A Kenyan lawmaker, Charles Were, was shot and killed in a targeted attack while stopped at a traffic light in Nairobi on Wednesday evening. Witnesses reported that an assassin on a motorcycle fired into the passenger side of Were’s vehicle before escaping. President William Ruto called for a thorough investigation, while opposition leader Raila Odinga condemned the attack as a barbaric execution. Were, a member of the Orange Democratic Movement, had been re-elected in 2022, amidst rising governmental frustration and unrest in Kenya.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,214 | Conflict News
Here are the key events on day 1,214 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.On June 22, fighting intensified as Russia struck multiple locations in Ukraine, resulting in at least seven deaths, while Ukraine indicated preparations for new Russian military operations. Politically, Ukraine imposed new sanctions against individuals in occupied territories, while Russia contested claims of body exchanges, stating they were propaganda. Need More Context? 🔎
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