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Kenyans look to “uphold human rights” amid violent protests

时间:2010-12-5 17:23:32  作者:Analysis   来源:News  查看:  评论:0
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When questioned by reporters, Trump said: "It's a great gesture from Qatar. I appreciate it very much. I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer."In February, Trump said he was "not happy with Boeing" about delays to two new Air Force One jets that he is expecting to receive directly from the firm. He added that the White House could instead "buy a plane or get a plane, or something".

Kenyans look to “uphold human rights” amid violent protests

The Qatari plane was pictured in Palm Beach, Florida, in February where Trump inspected it. It is currently fitted with three bedrooms, a private lounge and an office, according to its specification summary document from 2015.A Qatari officialthe plane is being given from the Qatari defence ministry to the Pentagon, and that it will be modified to meet Air Force One's safety and security standards.

Kenyans look to “uphold human rights” amid violent protests

Experts say this is likely to take years, which means the plane may not be ready for use until near the end of Trump's term.Trump has said the plane will go directly to his presidential library after he leaves office, and that he "wouldn't be using it" after his presidency.

Kenyans look to “uphold human rights” amid violent protests

Nonetheless, the move has led to criticism from Democrats as well as some long-time Trump supporters, including Laura Loomer who said: "This is really going to be such a stain on the admin if this is true."

Several senior Democrats have claimed that accepting the gift would be illegal.Along the road, towards Normandien town, we meet Bethuel Mabaso.

The 63-year-old grew up in the area and tells us he was surprised to learn that his community had made international news - even more so that it was being cited by the US president as "evidence" of the targeting of white farmers."Nothing like that is happening here," he says in his native Zulu language. "We were shocked as a community when the murders happened and sad for that family.

"I've lived here since I was a little boy and this is a peaceful area. Nothing like that has happened here since."In the years since the Raffertys died there have been reports of allegations from some black farm dwellers that local police had failed to attend to cases involving black people with the same urgency as they did the deaths of the couple.

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