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Africa Links 24 with Martin Endjala
Published on 2025-09-10 17:28:35

As Africa observes September as the month of amnesty, attempted murders by firearms have increased by 30% between 2021 and 2024.

This was revealed by minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Lucia Iipumbu on Wednesday in parliament.

Robberies and aggravated circumstances have reduced by 19.2%, murder by firearms reduced by 2.8% and pointing at a person with a firearm declined by 9.6%, Iipumbu said.

She said the increase is concerning and the need for amnesty has…

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