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What is femicide? Protests in Kenya urge end to violence

Source: AP

An alarming rise in femicide cases in Kenya has led to widespread protests as people called for an end to the violence.

Thousands of women have taken to the streets in recent days carrying placards emblazoned with the words #StopKillingUs and #WeJustWantToLive. Protesters are calling for

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