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Barack Obama’s half-sister, Auma, fired live on air with tear gas during protests in Kenya
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Barack Obama‘s half-sister was accidentally tear-gassed during a deadly demonstration in Africa… and it’s all on video.
Ouch Obama was interviewed by CNN in the middle of Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi, Kenya — when suddenly explosions could be heard in the background… and she started coughing and crying.
The ex-Prez’s half-brother – to whom he is related on his father’s side – says she can no longer see due to tear gas in the air… and CNN field reporter Larry Madowo also starts coughing when the street interview is forcibly ended.
Before police fired tear gas on protesters outside parliament, Auma – a Kenyan activist – told CNN that she was at the demonstration to show the world what happened to the young Kenyans who demonstrated for their rights with flags and banners.
Widespread protests are breaking out in Kenya as citizens oppose a controversial new finance law that includes proposed tax increases.
Reports from Nairobi say police opened fire on protesters who tried to storm parliament after tear gas and water cannon failed to disperse the crowds… shooting dead at least five people and wounding dozens of others.
Barack hasn’t revealed what happened to his sister yet, but we know they are close.
