South Africa's Marikana Inquiry must be enabled to operate effectively

Headline Title:  South Africa Marikana Inquiry faces challenges 26 September 2012 The powers and ability of the Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the deaths of 44 people near Lonmin’s Marikana mine in August must be clarified to ensure justice and redress for all those affected, Amnesty International said today. Less than a week before the Commission of Inquiry, chaired by Justice Ian Farlam, begins its work the scope of the powers it will have to gather evidence without hindrance, to compel the cooperation of witnesses or offer protection to those fearing reprisals remain…

© Amnestie Internationale - mercredi 26 septembre 2012