- Court said killing of was unconstitutional
- The court ordered them to complete the probe.
- Sharif's death sparked outrage in Pakistan
A Kenyan court has ruled that the 2022 shooting to death of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by police was unlawful and unconstitutional.
The judge criticized Kenyan authorities for their slow investigation and ordered them to compensate Sharif’s family.
Sharif’s family has long maintained he was deliberately targeted by an elite police unit. They point to a Pakistani investigation suggesting the fatal shot came from close range.
Kenyan authorities continue their investigation, but no officers have been charged. The court ordered them to complete the probe.
Sharif’s widow, Javeria Siddique, hailed the verdict as a victory for justice. Her lawyer expects Kenyan officials to press charges against the officers involved.
Sharif’s death sparked outrage in Pakistan, where thousands attended his funeral. Pakistan has denied any involvement in his killing.
Police initially claimed they mistook Sharif’s car for one involved in a child abduction case.
