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Namibia: Katjimune asks parliament to strike the anti-public gatherings bill – News

Namibia: Katjimune asks parliament to strike the anti-public gatherings bill – News

Africa Links 24 with Eino Vatileni
Published on 2024-09-18 19:52:00

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Maximalliant Katjimune says the prohibition of public gatherings bill should be rejected as it aims to stifle people’s freedom of expression.

Speaking in parliament, Katjimune says the bill suppresses people’s fundamental human rights which guarantee freedom of expression and association.

The bill has been heavily criticised by civil society and opposition parties as well as human rights advocates.

“When there is public…

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