FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIV E

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Ht,mon Rights House, Plol 1853, Lulume Road, Nsombyo, P.O .Box 11027 Kampala, Uganda Tel 256 - 41 - 510263; 510276, 510498, Fax 256 - 41 - 510498 Website- www.fhri .or.u g E-mail : fhri@spacenet .co .u g f hri@starcom .co .ug

Monday 28 th January, 200 8

OPEN LETTER TO H .E PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI MP AND HON . RAILA ODINGA MP, REPUBLIC OF KENYA . •

H .E Nlwai Kibaki President of the Republic of Keny a Harambee Hous e Republic of Kenn

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Hon . Raila Odinga President, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM ) Orange House, Kiliman i Republic of Keny a

Dear President M ai Kibaki ; Hon . Raila Odinga MP , It is now exactly one month since the highly disputed General Election s were held on 27 th December 2007 in the Republic of Kenya. A n estimated 800 people have been reportedly killed, property destroyed an d several towns up in flames . Yet the violence continues to spread ; Nairobi, Kisumu, Naivasha and Nakuru- the havoc rages on . Elections in themselves are meant to guarantee democracy, respect fo r human rights, and a bright future for citizens . The reverse seems to b e true in this once known island of peace, a haven for prosperity and a promising nation, in this highly troubled, volatile region . The Republic of Kenya has long been a destiny for those bein g persecuted by their home governments especially from the neighbourin g countries of Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, Democrati c Republic of Congo and even Tanzania . Many peace agreements hav e been signed in Nairobi . The Republic of Kenya had demonstrated tha t African economies can flourish, tourism is possible and tribes ca n peacefully co-exist .

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It is very troubling that this once haven of peace, hope and prosperity i s steadily becoming a killing field in the name of power, injustice an d intolerance . History is being reversed in the eyes of the world and th e innocent Kenyans cry for help goes unheeded . Power, in itself is meaningless if lives and property cannot be protected , if human rights cannot be respected and peace is compromised . During the Daniel Arap Moi regime, both of you demonstrated a stron g passion for unity, peace, democracy and a cause for human rights . You demanded democratic rule, equity, justice and economic consolidation . This cannot be said to be true in this troubled nation now . We, human rights defenders appeal to you to urgently revisit the ideal s which you passionately advocated for and rescue this nation from thi s worrisome situation . We in particular, call upon you to : 1. Unequivocally denounce the use of violence in all its forms , speaking with one voice and condemn violence and its usage in th e strongest terms possible . 2. Demonstrate statesmanship by giving a chance to the Kofi Anna n initiative ; listen to all the voices of world leaders, mediators , human rights defenders and above all the ordinary Kenyans . 3. Keep all options open whether to hold fresh elections, have a government of National unity or dialogue in the interest of peace , preservation of security and a renewed hope for the Republic o f Kenya. In defence of peace, democracy and human rights for all .

a n _yan a Executive Director

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Jan 28, 2008 - innocent Kenyans cry for help goes unheeded . Power, in itself is meaningless if lives and property cannot be protected , if human rights cannot be respected and peace is compromised . During the Daniel Arap Moi regime, both of you demonstrated a stron g passion for unity, peace, democracy and a ...
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