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Barack Obama‘s half sister was inadvertently tear-gassed throughout a lethal demonstration in Africa … and it is all on video.
Auma Obama was being interviewed by CNN in the course of Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, Kenya — when swiftly, explosions could possibly be heard within the background … and she or he begins coughing and tearing up.
The ex-Prez’s half sibling — to whom he is associated on his father’s facet — says she will be able to’t see anymore due to tear gasoline within the air … and CNN discipline reporter Larry Madowo begins coughing too as the road interview is pressured to finish.
Earlier than police unleashed tear gasoline on protesters outdoors parliament, Auma – a Kenyan activist — informed CNN she was on the demonstration to indicate the world what was taking place to the younger Kenyans demonstrating for his or her rights with flags and banners.
Widespread protests are breaking out in Kenya, the place residents are pushing again in opposition to a controversial new finance invoice, which incorporates proposed tax will increase.
Reviews out of Nairobi say police opened hearth on protesters who tried to storm parliament after tear gasoline and water cannons did not disperse crowds … with a minimum of 5 folks shot lifeless and dozens extra wounded.
Barack hasn’t addressed what occurred to his sister simply but — however we all know they’re shut.