Maravi

LAZ deems Mazabuka killings criminal

LAZ deems Mazabuka killings criminal
By Bright Mukwasa
Mon 07 Mar. 2011, 04:00 CAT

THE shooting of Mazabuka residents is criminal and borders on recklessness, according to the Law Association of Zambia. In a statement, association convenor of the human rights committee Bob Musenga condemned the use of live ammunition.

“The continued use of live ammunition on unarmed members of the public is a very worrisome development and we call upon the political leadership to unequivocally condemn the continued loss of lives at the hands of the police service whose constitutional mandate is to protect the same lives,” Musenga said.

LAZ recommended that the government must ensure that all police officers undergo training in human rights.

Musenga said the government must also ensure that the law took its course on erring officers.

“We therefore urge the government to immediately take corrective measures and ensure that the police operate within the law so as to restore the confidence of the public and international community,” Musenga said.

Labels: LAZ, MAZABUKA DISTRICT, POLICE BRUTALITY

posted by MrK @ 4:19 AM