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Charges Dropped Against Kenyan Opposition MPs
CHARGES have been dropped against four Kenyan opposition MPs a day after the opposition leader, Raila Odinga, suspended protests and agreed to hold talks with President William Ruto.
The four were arrested a fortnight ago for unlawful assembly as thousands took to the streets.
Mr Odinga had called for protests twice a week after rejecting the outcome of last year’s election and criticising the government’s handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
There were several clashes between police and young demonstrators.
The rift between Kenya’s rival politicians has threatened the stability of the country and the prospect of dialogue has been widely welcomed.