Protesters in Kenya have reportedly been shot dead and fires started inside parliament after a controversial tax bill was passed.
At least 10 people were killed in the capital Nairobi, according to paramedic Vivian Achista, after police opened fire when protesters entered the compound.
Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday to demand politicians vote against the new taxes.
Another paramedic said at least 50 more people were injured by the gunfire
Video from inside parliament showed tables and chairs overturned and smashed, while footage outside showed fires, tear gas and water cannon.
Protesters could be heard shouting “we’re coming for every politician” and some lawmakers were forced to flee through a tunnel.
The office of the Nairobi governor was also was set ablaze.
Former US President Barack Obama’s half sister, the Kenyan-British activist Auma Obama, was teargassed during a live interview with CNN.
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The bill will introduce new taxes, including an eco-levy raising the price of goods like period products and nappies.
A proposal to tax bread was removed after public outcry – with many Kenyans frustrated over the rising cost of living in the East African country.
There have been protests at every reading of the bill, with Tuesday being the third and final round.
The country’s president, William Ruto, must now sign-off the law but can send it back to parliament if he has objections.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission shared a video of police shooting at protesters and said they would be held to account.
Addressing President Ruto, the commission wrote on social media: “The world is watching your descent into tyranny! Your regime’s actions is an assault on democracy.
“All those involved in the shooting – actively or passively – must be held to account.”
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The president had earlier said he wanted to have dialogue with the protesters and was “proud” of them.
But security forces have been accused of abducting prominent Kenyans, especially those with large social media followings.
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The Kenya Law Society president, Faith Odhiambo, said 50 Kenyans, including her personal assistant, had been “abducted” by people believed to be police.
Kenyan broadcaster KTN News also said authorities have threatened to shut it down over its coverage of the protests.
The unrest comes as around 200 Kenyan police landed in Haiti as part of a UN-backed contingent hoping to stabilise the country after months of unrest and gang violence.