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Barrack Obama’s Half-sister Tear-Gassed in Kenya Protests

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Auma Obama during the protest.

The half-sister of former U.S. President Barack Obama, Auma Obama, was among those who were tear-gassed during protests outside the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, a CNN interview revealed.

Police fired tear gas at demonstrators who attempted to storm the Kenyan legislature. The protests resulted in at least five deaths, dozens of injuries, and parts of the parliament building being set on fire as lawmakers inside passed a tax increase.

The video by CNN showed Auma Obama, who is a Kenyan activist, speaking to a CNN reporter amid the chaos.

“I’m here because – look at what’s happening. Young Kenyans are demonstrating for their rights. They’re demonstrating with flags and banners. I can’t even see anymore,” she said, coughing and shielding her eyes from the tear gas. “We are being tear-gassed.”

Earlier, Auma Obama posted photos of herself at the protest on Twitter.

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