Article 71XDZ British troops accused of human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse in Kenya

British troops accused of human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse in Kenya

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Hannah Al-Othman
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Inquiry into British Army Training Unit in Kenya by Kenyan parliament says it faced institutional resistance and non-cooperation'

A report by the Kenyan parliament into the conduct of troops stationed at a British military base close to the town of Nanyuki in Kenya has alleged human rights violations, environmental destruction and sexual abuse by British soldiers.

The inquiry into the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) was carried out by Kenya's departmental committee on defenc, intelligence and foreign relations.

The establishment of a survivor liaison unit to offer legal aid to victims of crimes linked to Batuk personnel.

For the British and Kenyan governments to negotiate mechanisms to hold Batuk soldiers accountable for child support".

The creation of a military-linked crimes taskforce to oversee investigation and prosecution of offences committed by foreign military personnel.

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