LSK announces fresh protests over missing lawyer Abshir Abdi
The Law Society of Kenya will march on Tuesday as the High Court rules in a habeas corpus case over advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi. LSK says armed men, some in what looked like police uniforms, seized him in Nairobi on November 2.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called new demonstrations for Tuesday over missing advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi, Capital FM reported. The search for him is now in its second week. LSK wants lawyers to gather at the Milimani Law Courts, where the High Court is due to rule in a habeas corpus case seeking his whereabouts. After the ruling, they plan to march to Jogoo House. There they will demand a full response from the Inspector General of Police to a memorandum the Society delivered. According to LSK, armed men seized Abdi on Muchai Road, off Ngong Road, on the morning of November 2. The Society says two vehicles chased him: a Toyota Prado TX and a double-cab. Some of the men reportedly wore what looked like police uniforms and bulletproof vests. The incident was reported at Kilimani Police Station. LSK fears the disappearance may be linked to a criminal case at the Makadara Law Courts, Republic v Ahmed Ali Mohamed. Abdi was reportedly a complainant and key witness in that case. The Society said it had earlier received letters alleging threats and intimidation linked to the proceedings.…
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