The amateur cycling event 2023 Russian Garden Ring Amateur Cycling Race was held in Moscow, Russia. Former professional cyclists, as well as experienced cycling enthusiasts competed in categories based on cyclists’ ages.
On the same day, Moscow hosted the 2023 Spring Bicycle Festival. The festival, intended to promote cycling and a healthy lifestyle, drew over 50,000 cyclists.
At least 16 people were killed in renewed protests across Kenya on the anniversary of last year’s controversial tax increase bill, Amnesty Kenya reported. President Irungu Houghton stated that at least five of the deaths were due to police shootings, confirmed by both Amnesty Kenya and the Kenya National Human Rights Commission.
Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi reported 107 injured, mostly with gunshot wounds. A Kenya Power security guard was also killed during the unrest.
The protests reignited after President William Ruto said he would not sign the tax bill, despite its earlier approval. Last year’s protests over the same bill left more than 60 dead and hundreds injured.
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