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Kenyan Cartoonists Face Danger Amid Government Crackdown on Dissent

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Kenyan Cartoonists Face Danger Amid Government Crackdown on Dissent

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  • Gideon Kibet, a prominent cartoonist critical of President William Ruto, went missing on Christmas Eve amid state repression.
  • Political cartoonists in Kenya have historically faced censorship and threats, but recent events mark a troubling shift towards arbitrary detention.
  • The recent crackdown has included the abduction of at least 82 individuals, with many remaining unaccounted for, according to human rights organizations.
  • Ruto’s government, reacting to public protests, has targeted Kibet for his bold artistic critiques, highlighting the regime's insecurity and fragility.
  • The regime's actions are met with widespread condemnation from Kenyans and human rights advocates, raising concerns over the future of democracy in the country.

For more information, visit the original article [here](https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1/3/in-kenya-not-even-the-cartoonists-are-safe).

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