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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) \u2014 The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who were apparently abducted as four people were reported missing over the weekend, bringing the total number of abductions to 82 since the anti-government protests<\/a> in June.<\/p>\n Four social media users went missing after they shared AI-generated images of President William Ruto that were deemed offensive by supporters of the government.<\/p>\n The rights commission on Thursday warned that Kenya was heading back to the \u201cdark days\u201d of disappearance of government critics. The abduction and torture of the opposition was common under the administration of the late President Daniel Moi.<\/p>\n See for yourself \u2014 The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cWe wish to remind the NPS (police) of its role in securing Kenyans from such violent acts, particularly noting that these abductions are happening in broad daylight, with some of them being captured on CCTV but still no arrests are taking place,\u201d commission chairperson Roselyne Odede said.<\/p>\n Rights groups allege the country’s police force is behind the abductions by human rights groups – have denied involvement and said they were investigating the disappearances.<\/p>\n A joint statement by 21 human rights groups issued on Wednesday urged police to hold those responsible for the abductions accountable.<\/p>\n \u201cAny failure to act sets a dangerous precedent and will embolden further violations of human rights,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\nTrusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox<\/h4>\n