Kenya: Plan to target Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission Maina Kiai

Front Line would like to express its grave concern in relation to information received in regards to a plan to target the Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, Maina Kiai. Front Line has received reports that his life is in danger. Apparently the decision to target Maina Kiai was taken on Sunday 6 January 2008, and members of the security forces were contacted on Monday. Maina Kiai was placed under surveillance on Tuesday 8 January 2008.

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Posted 15/01/2007 Maina Kiai has openly questioned the validity of the results of the recent disputed presidential elections. He has publicly called on President Mwai Kibaki to step down, called for an end to the post election violence and a negotiated settlement to the present impasse. Prior to the Presidential elections, Maina Kiai has had an uneasy relationship with the government of President Mwai Kibaki. Front Line is of the opinion that Maina Kiai’s life is presently in danger.