AP PHOTOS: Anti-corruption blogger's death stokes outrage in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death in Kenya of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody has touched off demonstrations in the capital. Protesters have been carrying signs saying 'Stop killing us' and 'Where is justice for Albert?' while bracing themselves against tear gas canisters and water canons fired by police.
The anti-corruption blogger was arrested June 6 and accused of publishing false information about a top police official. He died two days later in police custody. A police officer was arrested Thursday in connection with his death.
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