Trigger Warning- Domestic Violence against a woman in Kenya against an Ugandian athlete

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source-https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c984rz0ypeno

Wycliffe Muia
BBC News, Nairobi

Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack


snip-Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is in a critical condition in a Kenyan hospital, after allegedly being doused with petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.

The 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed at the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered burns to more than 75% of her body, police said."

snip-"There are concerns about the increasing cases of violence against female athletes in Kenya, some of which have resulted in death."

snip-"The alleged attacker also sustained serious burns, local police chief Jeremiah ole Kosiom told journalists."


more there.
I hope she makes it and he doesn't.

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1. I understand being angry at a partner, I cannot understand wanting to hurt the one you loved