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The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has released Sh97 million under the seventh phase of its compensation programme targeting victims of human rights abuses.
Panel Chairperson Makau Mutua announced the disbursement in a statement, saying the latest phase covers both civilians and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including during demonstrations and public protests.
Mutua said the Panel had processed claims involving different categories of harm as it continued efforts to compensate eligible victims and their beneficiaries.