The entire country of Kenya was shocked at the shooting. As a result, the shooting had led to an official enquiry. Kofi Annan, the former United Nations Secretary General who is mediating the peace talks in Kenya said that it is too dangerous to hold new polls for a year.
So far, it is estimated that 1,000 people were killed in the clashes. At least 300,000 others have been displaced along due to fleeing from the violence.
At the same time, the talks between the government and opposition focused on ending the five weeks of civil unrest are at the brink of meltdown according to BBC in Nairobi. BBC report Noel Mwakugu says that the two sides could not agree to share power while fresh elections were organized.
A travel ban has been in place by the United States on 10 MPs from both sides for being involved in the post-election violence.
KTN television in Kenya that broadcast the footage say that Constable Edward Kirui has been arrested and sent to Nairobi where he will appear in court. Kirui was seen firing his weapon as protesters taunted police during the protests on January 16.
Police has been accused by the opposition Orange Democratic Movement of adopting a shoot-to-kill policy.
Michael Ranneberger, the US envoy in Kenya, said those affected by the travel ban had been notified by his office. He added that the move will also affect their immediate family members.
“This is a commendable move and it exhibits the American government’s strong stand on crimes against humanity and genocide,” Alfred Mutua, government spokesman said in a statement.
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