Agnes Wanjiru’s niece urges Labour to extradite ex-soldier while still in power
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Esther Njoki, the niece of Agnes Wanjiru, who was killed in Kenya in 2012, has urged the Labour government to extradite Robert James Purkiss, a former British soldier charged with her aunt's murder, while still in power. Njoki met with Defence Secretary John Healey and expressed hope that progress in the case will not stall under a different government. A Kenyan court issued a warrant for Purkiss's arrest last month, and an extradition request must be received and authorised by the UK courts before he can face charges. Njoki believes that Labour's approach has brought about significant changes since they came to power last year. She hopes that her advocacy work will bring justice for her aunt and improve the lives of women in Kenya. Healey reiterated his government's support for Wanjiru's family's fight for justice.
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