'The deaths and amputations suffered by these young men can never be tolerated,' chairperson Professor David Mosoma said.
‘The deaths and amputations suffered by these young men can never be tolerated,’ chairperson Professor David Mosoma said.
Commission chairperson Professor David Mosoma said it had observed “with dismay that, in given instances, the cultural practice of initiation robs families and communities of young people who either die or suffer genital amputation”. The commission strongly believes these challenges and deaths could have been prevented if all stakeholders had adhered to the guidelines and recommendations which were extensively shared with government departments and NGOs.
“The commission calls upon all the key players in this space to do everything in their power to promote the sanctity, preservation and protection of life. Further, the commission calls upon all law enforcement agencies to bring to book those who have been responsible for the loss of lives.”.
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