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    "content": "people who were driving a Toyota Fielder registration No. KCP 254Y, white in colour. The incident was reported to Central Police Station in Mombasa vide Occurrence Book No. 56/25/5/2018. The abduction of Husni follows a pattern of many others who have been abducted in similar circumstances. So far, no action has been taken, neither has the family been given any update on the investigation following the abduction. Others who have been abducted include: Farah Abdi Fara who was abducted on 5th July, 2015 together with Ahmed Salmin. Bashir Omar was Abducted on 9th July, 2015 but was later released. Mohammed Avukame was abducted in August, 2017 and Khalifa Mohamed Khalifa who was abducted in August, 2017. So far, they have not been traced. Mr. speaker, Sir, it is extremely painful for the family and friends of Mr. Husni Mbarak and others who have fallen prey to such abductions. It is impossible that such a large number of people could disappear without a trace and the state agencies do not do something about it. The pattern of disappearances points to only one conclusion; that these are state sponsored disappearances similar to the Mungiki crackdown as alluded to in the famous report of Professor Allison. The disappearances are causing great fear, anxiety and trauma to the families. I cannot imagine the pain that the mother, father, grandmother and the siblings of Husni Mbarak have undergone since 25th May, 2018. Whatever allegations levelled against Husni Mbarak - who turned 18 years old in March, 2018 - that the state agencies allege he could have committed could have been tried in our Judicial system. Recently, the Supreme Court ordered the detention of two Iranian suspects who were facing terrorism charges after the lower courts had acquitted them. Our courts cannot fail to adjudicate on the allegations the State agency may have against these young men. Our community is aware of the problem of radicalisation of our youth in Mombasa County and the country at large. Whereas we are making all efforts to counter the problem, the abductions and forced disappearances cannot be a solution. The state agencies need to relook at their strategies. Our constitution guarantees the right to life under Article 26, the right to human dignity in Article 28 and the right of freedom and security under Article 29. These are rights enshrined in our Constitution, therefore, they are not a mirage. I, therefore, wish to draw the attention of the Senate to this grave matter and appeal to the relevant national Government agencies to investigate the mysterious disappearances and abductions of persons with a view to establishing their whereabouts and bringing the perpetrators to book. I thank you."
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