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Department Press Briefing
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson
Washington, D.C.
January 9, 2023

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QUESTION: Yeah, real quick, do you have any update on the Edwin Chiloba case in Kenya? And has the U.S. offered any sort of assistance to the Kenyan authorities to investigate the murder?

MR PRICE: Well, of course we commented on the death, the tragic death, apparent killing of Edwin Chiloba last week. We’ve sent our condolences to his family, to his loved ones, but also to the LGBTQI+ community in Kenya during their time of mourning. There were so many in that community in Kenya who benefited from his leadership, from his visibility, from his support. Violence against LGBTQI+ persons or anyone, of course, is unacceptable. But when violence stems from possible bias or stigma, it indirectly harms all members of the targeted community.

Ultimately, acts of intolerance – ultimate – the ultimate act of intolerance has no place in free and open societies. We made the point last week that we urge and expect the Kenyans to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into his death. And of course, if there’s anything we can do to assist, we stand ready to do that.

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