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#Physical Attack

#Physical Attack

Many human rights defenders every year report being victims of assaults, carried out by uniformed police, plain-clothes agents, private security agents, hired thugs or others. In virtually all cases, attackers remain unpunished. Attacks also frequently occur in the context of demonstrations, when police disperse protesters.

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Testimony by Wendy Mutegi at the 2015 Dublin Platform

Though shattered, traumatised and in pain, fear and panic, I am encouraged by one thing. My assailants left me alive, and now I have an opportunity to recount my experience, though keeping the names and places secret for my security.

Testimony by Wendy Mutegi at the 2015 Dublin Platform
Wendy Mutegi | HRD
Rights: 
#Indigenous Peoples / Campesino Rights
#Environmental Rights
Violations: 
#Physical Attack
#Threats / Intimidation
Location: 
#Kenya
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