WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement today after reports that protestors in Nairobi attacked the Kenyan parliament building and several protestors had been killed:
“I’m heartsick about today’s developments in Kenya. Of course, the Kenyan people have the right to peacefully protest government policies that directly impact their wellbeing, but violence has no place in the democratic process. The police must also exercise restraint when managing demonstrations and uphold basic human rights. Kenya has worked so hard to build its democracy — I encourage all sides to restore peace and respect the rule of law.”
Senator Coons is Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.