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Mongu riots cops impregnated 30 schoolgirls, Imenda tells Parliament

Mongu riots cops impregnated 30 schoolgirls, Imenda tells Parliament
By Mwala Kalaluka
Sat 17 Mar. 2012, 11:59 CAT

PARLIAMENT heard yesterday that about 30 school girls in Luena constituency were impregnated by police officers sent to quell the Mongu riots who were accommodated at Limulunga High School.

During the Vice-President's question time in the House yesterday, Luena Alliance for Democracy and Development ADD member of parliament Mwambwa Imenda asked if the government was aware of the pregnancies.

Imenda said as a result of the events of January 14, 2011, the government sent policemen to various areas of Mongu and Limulunga and that these were accommodated in schools in the area.

"I want to find out from the Vice-President whether he is aware that as a result of that, Limulunga High School has over 20 to 30 girls who are pregnant," Imenda asked as other opposition MPs kept exclaiming.

Vice-President Dr Scott said the issue Imenda had raised was contained in the report of the Dr Roger Chongwe-led commission of inquiry which was yet to be released to the public.

Vice-President Dr Scott said the matter was seriously under consideration by Cabinet.

Itezhi-tezhi UPND member of parliament Greyford Monde said almost a month had elapsed since the report was presented to President Michael Sata.

Vice-President Scott said the report raised a lot of critical issues that needed consideration by Cabinet.

"I will expect the report to be in the public domain in one month," said Vice-President Dr Scott.

Labels: BAROTSE FREEDOM MOVEMENT, BAROTSELAND AGREEMENT, GUY SCOTT, MONGU

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