When Is Enough, Enough?

IS Namibia a "cry baby" nation that cannot concede defeat or is it indeed a "banana" republic that cannot respect its own laws, let alone a High Court ruling and international treaties we are signatory to.

Namibia's prosecution team has been beaten twice on the high

treason drama - it goes with the saying: once beaten twice shy.

When is enough, enough? Why is the prosecution team so

determined to find success where it's non-existent? Is it a

question of ego or conscience that they are so afraid to let

Caprivian treason suspects walk free, as has been ordered by

Namibia's High Court? Petitioning the Chief Justice is well and

good, but what more if permission is denied, based on a clear

rundown by Judge Hoff of the pros and cons of such a scenario.

 

A clear assessment has been made by Judge Hoff, which cannot

easily be beaten by the prosecution team.

 

How could even Botswana consider the Namibian Government's

appeal for the extradition of Namibians that were needed to return

and stand trial - when they would have to deal with such a

messed-up legal system? Who, as of now, can take Namibia seriously?

The continuous postponement and detention without trial of

Caprivian treason suspects, stretching up to 5 years now, is

shattering - mentally, physically and emotionally - as well as an

obstacle to nation-building.

 

Have we forgotten as well that we are dealing with human life?

If this drama and mockery of justice is not stopped immediately -

it will only breed more hate and disunity amongst people.

 

It is a time bomb that is bound to bring irreparable and highly

regrettable consequences if not contained by Namibia's leadership -

churches, humanitarian groups and political parties.

 

It's not too late to spearhead the notion of peace and

reconciliation - Namibia needs it.

 

Joseph Mulife Muchali

Canada

 

Note: This letter has been shortened.

 

We appeal to writers taking a stance in favour or against

judgements in the so-called Caprivi Treason Trial to keep a high

standard and refrain from libellous and inciting speech - Ed

 

When is enough, enough? Why is the prosecution team so determined

to find success where it's non-existent? Is it a question of ego or

conscience that they are so afraid to let Caprivian treason

suspects walk free, as has been ordered by Namibia's High Court?

Petitioning the Chief Justice is well and good, but what more if

permission is denied, based on a clear rundown by Judge Hoff of the

pros and cons of such a scenario.A clear assessment has been made

by Judge Hoff, which cannot easily be beaten by the prosecution

team.How could even Botswana consider the Namibian Government's

appeal for the extradition of Namibians that were needed to return

and stand trial - when they would have to deal with such a

messed-up legal system? Who, as of now, can take Namibia seriously?

The continuous postponement and detention without trial of

Caprivian treason suspects, stretching up to 5 years now, is

shattering - mentally, physically and emotionally - as well as an

obstacle to nation-building.Have we forgotten as well that we are

dealing with human life? If this drama and mockery of justice is

not stopped immediately - it will only breed more hate and disunity

amongst people.It is a time bomb that is bound to bring irreparable

and highly regrettable consequences if not contained by Namibia's

leadership - churches, humanitarian groups and political

parties.It's not too late to spearhead the notion of peace and

reconciliation - Namibia needs it.Joseph Mulife Muchali

CanadaNote: This letter has been shortened.We appeal to writers

taking a stance in favour or against judgements in the so-called

Caprivi Treason Trial to keep a high standard and refrain from

libellous and inciting speech - Ed

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