The media reported the deaths of 11 people and the arrest of 567 people during protests in Kenya.

At least 11 people have been killed and 567 arrested during protests in Kenya. This was reported on July 8 by the BBC TV channel with reference to the local police.

"According to police, at least eleven people have been killed during anti—government protests in Kenya and 567 arrested," the TV channel said in a statement.

Earlier, the local police issued a statement praising the officers for "exceptional restraint and professionalism in the face of ongoing violence and provocations." In addition, it also mentioned the wounding of 52 law enforcement officers and 11 civilians.

According to the TV channel, the Kenyan Human Rights Commission (KHRC) accused the police of using "excessive force" during the wave of protests. It is noted that the organization also announced the cooperation of Kenyan law enforcement agencies with "armed criminal groups in Nairobi, Kajiado, Nakuru, Kiambu and Eldoret."

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A wave of protests broke out on June 25 amid police brutality against local residents in 27 districts of the country. Thousands of young people headed to the central business district of the capital Nairobi. Law enforcement officers used "excessive force" against the protesters, including rubber bullets, live ammunition and water cannons.