Let me not comment for now.... JOINT PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE KENYAN SECURITY LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2014 NAIROBI, KENYA, DECEMBER 17, 2014 – Below is a joint Public Statement by the listed Heads of Mission. JOINT PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE KENYAN SECURITY LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2014 Over the past two years, Kenya has faced extraordinary security challenges. As international partners and long-time friends, we stand with Kenya in the fight to defeat al-Shabaab and terrorism. In light of al-Shabaab’s attacks and ongoing threats, we welcome the effort by the Government of Kenya to revise and update the country’s security legislation. We encourage Kenyas elected officials to take the time to review carefully the bill now before the National Assembly and to consult broadly to build consensus. It is important that the legislation, while strengthening security, respects human rights and international obligations. Protecting Kenya’s Constitution and upholding civil liberties and democracy are among the most effective ways to bolster security. We also urge Kenya to continue implementing broader reforms to strengthen its security services, including their ability to collaborate across agency lines and carry out operations with full respect for human rights and the rule of law. Building trust between communities and the security services is also critical. As Kenya’s international partners, we underscore again our commitment to work with the Government and people of Kenya to meet this country’s challenges, including those related to security. We are committed to our friendship and to assisting Kenya as it works to build a more secure and prosperous nation. Signed: Ambassador of the United States to Kenya Robert F. Godec High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Kenya Dr. Christian Turner High Commissioner of Australia to Kenya Geoff Tooth Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kenya Joost Reintjes Ambassador of Germany to Kenya Andreas Peschke Ambassador of Denmark to Kenya Geert Andersen Ambassador of France to Kenya Rémi Maréchaux Ambassador of Sweden to Kenya Johan Borgstam High Commissioner of Canada to Kenya David Angell
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:19:24 +0000
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