Demand a thorough investigation into the killing and harassment of AbM members

Dear Minister

 

I demand a thorough, impartial, independent, transparent and effective investigation into the killing and harassment of members of the Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM) movement, including Thapelo Mohapi.

You must ensure that suspected perpetrators are brought to justice in fair trials and work to end the attacks against AbM members and their families.

Twenty-five AbM members have been killed since 2009 and countless other members have been attacked and their properties destroyed. This has included attempted murders, threats of violence, targeted harassment, assault, damage to property, unlawful and forced evictions and trumped-up legal charges. This injustice must end.

 

Yours sincerely