Religious leaders, LHRC voice concerns of increasing spate of brutal killings

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The killings, whose records were reported by the LHRC, include that of businessman Mussa Hamisi, 25, in Mtwara who was reportedly killed by seven police officers after they (the police) allegedly robbed him of Sh70 million

“There are issues of governance, economy, democracy and justice that we have seen touching on people’s feelings recently. Political leaders are our children. They are among our own. Let us remind them of leadership values, and let them be ready to listen,” he added. He said there was no way that religious leaders could remain silent when things were not going well in society, insisting that religious goals go hand in hand with politics. “Politics is a social issue and therefore politicians need to embrace compassion and human dignity,” he said, noting that religious leaders need to ensure the public does not lose hope: “If you have something to say and you do not say it, then that it is a lie. When you say it, it only means that you care. Religious leaders should show care,” he said.

Religious leaders, LHRC voice concerns of increasing spate of brutal killings

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