UN Criticizes Lethal Force in Kenya That Killed 15 Protesters
'We are deeply troubled by the killings' as police and other security forces responded to violent protests, the UN said in emailed statement. 'Lethal ammunition, rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons were used.'
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The 77-year-old added: "We want to show that the racists [and] the fascists are out there to intimidate people. We have to stand together. "We always need more people [to protest], we have to give confidence to people that we are a multicultural city. 'Without the input of people from all over the world, the fashion industry, the food - all the elements of London would be nothing without people from all parts of the world." He added: "I'm proud to live in London, we want to see more people [who] will be welcome. It's not about attacking the fascists, it's about standing together.' Protesters against asylum seekers being placed in the Thistle City Barbican hotel had waved St George's flag and chanted across the street from the building. Susie Luke, who has lived in the Clerkenwell area her whole life, told the Standard: 'Our communities are struggling. 'People are living in the block of flats opposite on food stamps, watching people live over there for free.' 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A 'stop the far right and fascists in Newcastle' counter-protest had been organised by Stand Up To Racism at the nearby Laing Art Gallery. In a statement, the organisers of the counter protest said: 'Yet again far-right and fascist thugs are intent on bringing their message of hate to Newcastle. They aim to build on years of Islamophobia, anti-migrant sentiment and scapegoating. 'In Epping and elsewhere recently we have already seen intimidation and violence aimed at refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. 'Newcastle, like the rest of the North East, has a well-earned reputation for unity in the face of those who seek to divide us. Whatever problems we face, racism and division are not the answer.' On Saturday evening, a spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: 'The safety of the public is our utmost priority and when we became aware of a protest planned in Newcastle today, we ensured we had an increased presence in the city to deliver a proportionate policing response. 'While the activity mainly passed without incident, disappointingly, four people were arrested in connection with public order offences. 'All four remain in police custody. 'The right to lawful protest is a key part of any democracy, which the police uphold. 'However, we will not accept people using them as a means to commit crime or disorder.' About 100 people attended a protest outside the Stanwell Hotel in Spelthorne, Surrey, on Friday evening, during which a packet of lit firelighters was thrown at police, Surrey Police said. A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson and inquiries are ongoing to trace another suspect, the force said. Officers also arrested a man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder and aggravated trespass following a protest at the same location on Thursday evening.
