I found the article 'Zambia: Rising Youth Cadre Violence Threatens
Stability' that appeared on November 28, 2012 in Think Africa Press unclear
and too vague for a serious discussion regarding election violence in the
country. All peaceful people condemn the death the campaigner that was
attacked by unknown assailants during the election campaign. However, the
issue of identifying the killer or killers and bringing these to justice
has not been adequately addressed. Policing a modern state that chooses the
road of democracy and multiparty elections is a common responsibility.
Therefore, pointing the accusing finger without any tangible evidence is
simply making things worse. It is like scaring away investors and foreign
tourists. In my view, violence and violent crime in Zambia remains within
reasonable figures. Writing a letter to the authorities or providing
whistle blowers would be more helpful for peaceful elections than arm chair
criticism.
DR. MAKASA KASONDE (PRIVATE CITIZEN)
Zambia: Rising Youth Cadre Violence Threatens Stability
ThinkAfricaPress, 28 November 2012
Although not new in Zambia's history, increasing political violence spearheaded by youth cadres for hire is raising serious concerns.
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I found the article 'Zambia: Rising Youth Cadre Violence Threatens Stability' that appeared on November 28, 2012 in Think Africa Press unclear and too vague for a serious discussion regarding election violence in the country. All peaceful people condemn the death the campaigner that was attacked by unknown assailants during the election campaign. However, the issue of identifying the killer or killers and bringing these to justice has not been adequately addressed. Policing a modern state that chooses the road of democracy and multiparty elections is a common responsibility. Therefore, pointing the accusing finger without any tangible evidence is simply making things worse. It is like scaring away investors and foreign tourists. In my view, violence and violent crime in Zambia remains within reasonable figures. Writing a letter to the authorities or providing whistle blowers would be more helpful for peaceful elections than arm chair criticism. DR. MAKASA KASONDE (PRIVATE CITIZEN)