Lawyer Abshir Abdi appears in court, seeks to narrate 11-day abduction ordeal
Nairobi lawyer Abshir Abdi and his friend Ayub Maalim have appeared in court following their release after an 11-day abduction. The pair were found in Marsabit County near the Kenya-Ethiopia border and are now seeking to provide testimony regarding their ordeal.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding human rights and the safety of legal professionals in Kenya.
Abdi appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti on Friday at 10:22 am with his lawyer, former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Eric Theuri. [David Gichuru, Standard] Missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has finally appeared before the Milimani High Court, seeking permission to narrate his 11-day abduction ordeal. Abdi appeared before Justice Alexander Muteti on Friday at 10:22 am with his lawyer, former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Eric Theuri, informing the court that his client was ready to testify on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Theuri also told the court that Abdi's friend and fellow abductee, Ayub Maalim, was present and both were prepared to give their accounts of what happened during the 11 days they were held captive. "My Lord, the subject Abshir is now in court and his colleague Ayub Maalim is also before the court.
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