Panel says protest victims compensation won’t replace accountability proceedings

Investigations and court proceedings against police officers and other individuals accused of human rights violations during protests will continue despite the rollout of a government compensation programme for victims. The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights… Investigations and court proceedings against police officers and other individuals accused of human rights violations during protests will continue despite the rollout of a government compensation programme for victims. The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations, chaired by Prof. Makau Mutua, has clarified that the framework does not shield alleged […] The post Panel says protest victims compensation won’t replace accountability proceedings appeared first on KBC Digital.