Juveniles Sodomised At Kamfinsa
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
Juvenile detainees at Kitwe's Kamfinsa Prison have complained of being
subjected to sodomy acts by older inmates in order to be given basic
necessities such as food and medicine.
Detained Couple Now Demands K30 Million
Compensation
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
The couple which was recently detained at a chief's palace on the Copperbelt
Province, on accusation of causing the mysterious disappearance of their
nephew are demanding K30, 000, 000 compensation for the unlawful detention.
Villagers Call For Translation of LRF News
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
Some residents of Monze District, in the Southern Province, have asked the
Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) to consider translating its newsletter into
vernacular languages so that it could be read by all.
Company Accused of Stealing Mining Rights
By Monica Kunda
A Solwezi resident has accused a Chinese company of stealing mining rights
over his site.
Kanyama Man Batters In-Law
By Monica Kunda
A man in Lusaka's Kanyama Township allegedly battered his son-in-law,
inflicting a deep wound on his right leg, after he demanded to see his own
child.
Hubby Cries Foul Over Wife's Conviction
By Monica Kunda
A Man in Solwezi whose wife was sentenced to five years imprisonment with
hard labour, for allegedly pouring hot porridge on him, has approached the
Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) for help in securing a court review of the
judgment.
Amputee Seeks Compensation
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
A 29-year-old man of Lusaka's Chipata Compound, who claims his leg was
amputated after an unknown policeman shot him, is seeking compensation from
the State.
Solwezi Man Accuses Police of Harassment
By Monica Kunda
A named officer at the Solwezi Central Police Station is alleged to have
beaten and later detained a 17 year old boy without charging him with any
offence.
Solwezi Man Ponders Suing Police For False
Imprisonment
By Monica Kunda
A man discharged by the Solwezi Magistrates Court for alleged theft of a
bicycle, plans to sue the police for unlawful detention.
Electrocuted Boy's Parents Want Compensation
From ZESCO
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
Parents of the two-year-old boy, who sustained serious burns after he was
reportedly electrocuted by a naked Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO)
cable, seek compensation from the electricity company.
Acquitted Solwezi Man Plans to Sue DEC
Officers
By Monica Kunda
A Solwezi resident, who was recently acquitted by the magistrates court on
charges of drug dealings, now plans to sue the officers from the Drug
Enforcement Commission (DEC), for compensation.
Police Explains Longer Detention of Suspects
By Monica Kunda
A senior police officer has said that the longer detention of suspects was
intended to compel them to reveal the required information on particular
cases.
Mukobeko Juvenile Remandees Appeal For Help
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
Six juveniles are currently remanded with adult offenders at the Mukobeko
Maximum Prison in Kabwe, contrary to the provisions of the Juveniles Act,
the Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) has learnt.
Mindolo Police Accused of Interfering In
Court Case
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
A Kitwe resident has accused the police on the Copperbelt of interfering
with a matter, which is already in court.
Twelve-Year-Old Stranded At Kamwala Prison
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A twelve-year-old boy has been languishing at the Kamwala Remand Prison for
close to a year now because his parents have allegedly refused to sign a
police bond for him.
Murder Suspect Languishing At Mukobeko
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A man arrested for murder eight years ago, is still languishing at the
Mukobeko Maximum Prison in Kabwe because his case record has allegedly gone
missing.
Cop's Involvement in Civil Matters Worry LRF
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
A policeman in Kitwe reportedly ordered one woman to either repay her debt
in two days or lose her property.
MISA Appeals to Mugabe to Respect Human
Rights
By Perpetual Shichikwenkwe
The Zambian Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has
urged Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to make a commitment to end the
violence and the reported human rights abuses in that country.
State Pledges to Uphold Human Rights
By Monica Kunda
The Zambian Government has promised to uphold human rights, good governance,
and the rule of law.
LRF Assists Suspect To Have Case Heard In
Court
By Monica Kunda
The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) in Solwezi helped a man who was
neglected at prison, to have his case heard in court.
Local Courts Advised to Observe Human Rights
By Monica Kunda
The Legal Resources Foundation in Mansa says local court justices should
contribute to the promotion of human rights through upholding the rule of
law.
“Crushed” Man's Relatives Pursue
Compensation
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
Relatives of a saw milling company employee in Mufulira, who was allegedly
crushed to death by a log while on duty, are demanding compensation over the
death.
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