Political killings to increase in build-up to elections: experts

In recent years, political killings have often been related to intra-party conflict or contestation rather than inter-party conflict

22 January 2023 - 20:49

Experts warn that violence and intimidation are firmly entrenched within the political realm as the ambitions of strongmen and a lack of police leadership spur political killings with little recourse. ..

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