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Know Your Rights: A resource for people in Namibia

This user-friendly guide explains the rights of individuals in Namibia when interacting with the police, including during arrest, detention, and trial. It outlines key protections under the Namibian Constitution, the…

Staff Writer6 August 2025

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Polity 14 May 2025 Makhosemvelo Mthembu In South Africa, police abuse is not an isolated incident — it is our daily reality. For many communities, especially the poor and marginalised,…

Makhosemvelo Mthembu14 May 2025

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Know Your Rights: A resource for people in Namibia

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