Namibia sees increase in violence against LGBTQAI+ community

Namibia sees increase in violence against LGBTQAI+ community

Two additional suspects, 23-year-old Tashiya Nandomba and 21-year-old Joslin Booysen, have appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the brutal murder of Christoph Fredericks, a transgender woman who was stabbed 42 times. This incident highlights the increase in violence against LGBTQAI+ community members in Namibia. Linda Baumann, an activist for women's and LGBTQI rights, for comment.

May 9, 2024 40

Namibia

New Suspects in Fredericks Murder Case Face Justice

Two additional suspects, 23 year-old Tashiya Nandomba and Joslin Booysen who's 21, appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of Christoph Fredericks, a transgender woman. Fredericks was brutally stabbed 42 times, with mutilation of the body. Tashiya and Booysen are accused of aiding the initial teenage suspects, Namwandi Nandomba and Mervin Beukes by washing their clothes, attempting to obstruct justice. All four suspects, including Tashiya's brother […]

May 8, 2024 40

Namibia

Two more accused appear in court for 7de Laan murder

https://youtu.be/AbMLiR6w5Uk By Valeria Handobe, via NewsonOne A 23-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection with Christof Frederik’s murder. The young woman, Tashiya Joyce Olivia Nandoma, and Joslin Booysen appeared on one charge of obstructing the course of justice and their case was remanded to 31 July for further investigations. After having their rights to legal representation explained, […]

May 8, 2024 76

Namibia

Congolese nationals denied bail on drug charges

Two male Congolese suspects who were allegedly found in possession of cannabis were denied bail when they made their first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Bwanga Bonifus and Simba Gabriel were allegedly found in possession of 18 610 grams of cannabis valued at N.dollars 930 500 on Monday and were charged with dealing in and possession of cannabis. State Prosecutor Kasale Kasale objected to the granting […]

January 9, 2024 41

Namibia

Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […]

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