Mob justice unacceptable

When it comes to mob “justice”, reason seems to go right out of the window. No one wants to know the details of the accusation. They promptly appoint themselves the prosecutor, judge and executioner. In such circumstances, anyone could be a victim of a bloodthirsty crowd.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

BBC

SA police suspended over mob justice

Three South Africa police officers are suspended for allegedly not helping a suspected thief who was beaten by a mob and later died.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

20 Jan

POLITICAL MOB JUSTICE WRONG

We often condemn mob justice because it is barbaric and, yes,  unlawful. It is unfortunate that what may aptly be defined as political mob justice has crept into our society.

 

11 years ago

IPPmedia

17 May

Mob justice killings swell in Tanzania

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Mob justice killings swell in Tanzania
IPPmedia
The Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda has said that despite government efforts to strengthen national security, brutal killings of women increased during the first quarter of this year. Citing examples, Pinda said between January and last month, eight women were ...

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

11 Mar

Is mob justice another side-effect of capitalism?

One of the most horrifying things about seeing the harsh reality of the country that birthed you is having to deal with masses of people that are somewhat belligerent.

 

11 years ago

IPPmedia

12 Mar

Police pledge to curb mob justice

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Police pledge to curb mob justice
IPPmedia
Police in the country have vowed to bring to book all persons involved in mob justice action noting that it is illegal and unconstitutional for any to take the law into their hands denying suspect rightful trial in a court of justice. Speaking during the on-going ...

 

11 years ago

Lusaka Times

21 Jan

Mob justice beat two robbers to death

Mob justice beat two robbers to death
Lusaka Times
Two armed robbers, who stage a day-light robbery at the border town of Tunduma in Tanzania, have been beaten to death in Nakonde district of Muchinga Province by a Tanzanian mob justice. Muchinga Province Police Commissioner, Remmy Kajoba, ...

 

11 years ago

Daily News

09 Apr

Mob justice tarnishes Dar's image internationally

Daily News
Mob justice tarnishes Dar's image internationally
Daily News
INCREASED cases of people taking the law into their own hands has put Tanzania on position 102 out of 175 countries in good governance rankings, according to the Minister of State in the President's Office (Good Governance), Mr George Mkuchika.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

21 Feb

COMMENTARY: How corrupt, failed criminal justice system fuels mob killing

>I have heard many stories of crowds meting out justice in Tanzania.  The punishments range from stoning to placing a tire over the head of a person suspected to be a thief dousing it with petrol and setting it alight, also known as “neck-lacing”.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

23 Apr

Caning pupils unacceptable

Two teachers in Kiteto District stand accused of murder over the death of a Form Two student who did not score at least 40 marks in a Kiswahili test. In their misguided minds, the teachers clearly believe that caning is a good way to motivate their students to do better next time.

 

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