Investigate Deaths Of Mongu Riot Detainees, State Urged
Hope for Human Rights has called on government to constitute a team of doctors that will be tasked to investigate the possible cause of illnesses leading to the deaths of four of Mongu riot detainees.
Organization's executive director Smart Chanda has told QFM that it is important that government comes out clear on the illnesses that the detainees having been suffering from after being released from detention.
Mr. Chanda adds that it is sad to note that four people have died under strange circumstances after being released from detention.
And Mr. Chanda has condemned Senior Chief Mushota of the Chishinga people of Kawambwa district in Luapula province for vowing to punish his subjects supporting the opposition Patriotic Front.
Mr. Chanda has reminded Chief Mushota that every citizen has the right to belong to a party of there choice and that his intimidation of the subjects is an infringement on their rights.
He has since urged government not to engage traditional leaders in partisan politics saying the trend is a threat to democracy.
Meanwhile hope for Human rights has condemned the harassment and assaulting of the Muvi TV editorial staff by suspected MMD cadres.
Mr. Chanda says it is saddening to note that government has been so reluctant to deal with MMD cadres who he says have been harassing people and allocating land illegally.
[Qfm]
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