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Barack ObamaHis half-sister was inadvertently hit by tear gas during a deadly demonstration in Africa… and it’s all on video.
Auma Obama was being interviewed by CNN in the midst of Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, Kenya – when suddenly explosions could be heard in the background… and she began coughing and crying.
The former Prez’s half-brother – to whom he is related on his father’s side – says he can no longer see because of the tear gas in the air… and CNN field reporter Larry Madowo He also starts coughing when the street interview is forced to end.
Before police fired tear gas at protesters outside Parliament, Auma – a Kenyan activist – told CNN that she was at the demonstration to show the world what was happening to young Kenyans who were demonstrating for their rights with flags and banners. .
Widespread protests are erupting in Kenya as citizens resist a controversial new finance law that includes proposed tax increases.
Reports out of Nairobi say police opened fire on protesters who tried to storm parliament after tear gas and water cannons failed to disperse the crowds… with at least 5 people shot dead and dozens injured.
Barack has yet to address what happened to his sister – but we know they are close.