Geingob Dismisses Allegations of Human Rights Violations
President Hage Geingob has dismissed calls by opposition parties to terminate Operation Kalahari Desert, due to its perceived violations of human rights, as an election ploy aimed at discrediting his administration. More than 8,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed countrywide during the campaigning period by political parties and the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections scheduled for November 27, 2019.
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Namibia:
Geingob Defends 'Operation Kalahari'
Namibian, 14 October 2019
President Hage Geingob said the joint crime prevention operation by the Namibian Police and the Namibian Defence Force will not be stopped anytime soon despite complaints of… Read more »
President Hage Geingob.
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Namibia:
Geingob Irked By 'Criminals' Criticising Operation Kalahari
Namibian, 11 October 2019
President Hage Geingob said people who are complaining about the heavy-handedness of the operation 'Kalahari Desert' members were criminals. Read more »
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Namibia:
8 000 Police Officers to Be Deployed for Elections
Namibian, 10 October 2019
More than 8 000 law enforcement officers are ready to be deployed countrywide during the campaigning period of political parties, and the upcoming presidential and National… Read more »
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Namibia:
'Kalahari' Soldier Out of Surgery
Namibian, 25 September 2019
'Operation Kalahari Desert' member Kapata Kamati (33 ), who was injured during an alleged fight with a civilian on Sunday, underwent head surgery yesterday, and is recovering well… Read more »
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Namibia:
Civilian Attacks Operation Kalahari Soldier
Namibian, 23 September 2019
A member of 'Operation Kalahari Desert' fainted after he was attacked by a civilian whom he allegedly tried to assault at the corner of Dawid Goreseb and Frans Hoesemab streets in… Read more »
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Namibia:
Domestic Crimes Increase Along With 'Operation Kalahari Desert' Success
Namibian, 16 September 2019
DUE to the success of police 'Operation Kalahari Desert' in subduing social crimes in Erongo, especially around drinking holes and clubs, there has been a steady rise in domestic… Read more »