The Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS), has released an analysis revealing a surge in fatalities linked to terrorism in 2023, with the death toll rising to 178, up from 116 in 2022.
The Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies , has released an analysis revealing a surge in fatalities linked to terrorism in 2023, with the death toll rising to 178, up from 116 in 2022.
"75 security officials lost their lives after being targeted while in transit, on patrol, or within police stations," CHRIPS noted. "Garissa and Lamu witnessed a steady increase in attacks. Wajir demonstrated a decline in attacks over the same period," CHRIPS data revealed.State agencies made a significant number of arrests related to terrorism in the North Eastern region, particularly near the Kenya-Somali border.
The report also shed light on the foiled terror plots by security forces, contributing to a 6.5 per cent reduction in attacks from the previous year.
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