Namibia: Civil Society Wants Anti-Public Gathering Bill Dropped

Civil society, human rights activists and opposition parties have called for the complete withdrawal of the public gatherings and processions bill.

They claim it stifles Namibians’ freedom of expression.

The bill, introduced by home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana in parliament, aims to regulate public gatherings and processions.

Kawana on Wednesday asked for debates on the bill to be set aside until after the upcoming elections.

He said this will give ample time…