Kenyan parliament report condemns British army unit BATUK over decades of abuses

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Kenyan parliament report condemns British army unit BATUK over decades of abuses  The Kenyan lawmakers described BATUK’s presence as more akin to that of an “occupying force” than a partner — calling into question the long-standing defense cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom and demanding stronger oversight, accountability, and mechanisms for victims’ justice and compen  READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/05/kenyan-parliament-report-condemns-british-army-unit-batuk-over-decades-of-abuses  Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.    Africanews is available in English and French.  Website : www.africanews.com  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/  Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews

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00:00Authorities in Kenya have released a damning report from a parliamentary inquiry

00:05accusing the British Army's training unit in the country of serious human rights violations,

00:11environmental damage and misconduct spanning decades.

00:15The investigation conducted by the Defense Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee

00:21documented repeated incidents of sexual abuse, including rape and assault,

00:26often followed by abandonment of children fathered by soldiers.

00:31Beyond sexual violence, the report also holds Batouk responsible for environmental destruction,

00:38negligence at handling ordnance and improper disposal of military waste,

00:43leading to injury, death and degradation of local land.

00:47The UK government responded by expressing regret over the findings

00:51and saying it stands ready to investigate new allegations

00:55once evidence is provided according to its statements.

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