The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 563 (January 26 - February 8 2022)

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Page4 TheTrumpet JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 8 2022 TheTrumpet Group News Account for deaths in Gitega Prison fire Field: 07956 385 604 E-mail: info@the-trumpet.com TheTrumpetTeam PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: ’Femi Okutubo CONTRIBUTORS: Moji Idowu, Ayo Odumade, Steve Mulindwa Continued from Page 1< SPECIAL PROJECTS: Odafe Atogun John-Brown Adegunsoye (Abuja) DESIGN: Xandydesigns@gmail.com ATLANTA BUREAU CHIEF: Uko-Bendi Udo 3695 F Cascade Road #2140 Atlanta, GA 30331 USA Tel: +1 404 889 3613 E-mail: uudo1@hotmail.com BOARD OF CONSULTANTS CHAIRMAN: Pastor Kolade Adebayo-Oke MEMBERS: Tunde Ajasa-Alashe Allison Shoyombo, Peter Osuhon TheTrumpet (ISSN: 1477-3392) is published in London fortnightly THINKING OF WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN? We can help you develop a professional business plan from only £250. For more information, contact us at 07402792146 or email us at: tolu.oyewole@consultant.com Continued from Page 3< have brought about the deaths, Human Rights Watch said. The victims’ next of kin should be involved in the process. They should receive legal assistance, have access to the case file, and, if State responsibility is established, be compensated. Having a reliable account and clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of their loved ones could help the next of kin cope with their suffering, Human Rights Watch said. The absence of a credible and transparent investigation into the Gitega fire underscores the urgent need for sustained scrutiny of the government’s human rights record, Human Rights Watch said. This tragic incident also shines a light on persistent, systemic issues with Burundi’s prison system. Gitega also had a fire on August 21, reportedly due to an electrical short circuit, but it was extinguished before there were any casualties. At the time of both fires, the prison housed more than three times its maximum inmate capacity. According to the Association for the Protection of Human Rights and Detained Persons (APRODH), an exiled human rights organization that monitors human rights abuses and the rights of prisoners, about 40 percent of those held at Gitega prison as of October were in pre-trial detention. Certain detainees in Burundi have served their sentences or been acquitted, but have not yet been released due to an inefficient, corrupt, and politicized judicial system. Many detainees in Gitega and other prisons in the country were convicted on the basis of their peaceful political activities. A March 2021 presidential pardon announced the pardon or early release of more than 5,000 prisoners but excluded many accused of security-related offenses, including many who were arrested in the aftermath of the 2015 protests over the former president’s bid for a third term and are held on political grounds. About 3,000 have been released since the announcement, according to a credible source. On December 29 President Ndayishimiye said that a report on the fire was being prepared, and that judicial authorities should issue judgments and speed up judicial procedures, and that suspects accused of non serious criminal offenses should be released from pre-trial detention. Since then, Human Rights Watch has received credible information that some pre-trial detainees accused of lesser crimes have been released from several prisons, including Gitega. The government should immediately address dangerous prison overcrowding by releasing all prisoners held for exercising their basic rights and those detained arbitrarily, including those who have served their sentences or been acquitted, Human Rights Watch said. Under international law, government authorities have a duty of care for people in prisons, including an obligation to protect their rights to life, health, safety, and security. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in its 1995 Resolution on Prisons in Africa, said that African countries should conform to the “international norms and standards for the protection of the human rights of prisoners.” The UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Mandela Rules) state that prisoners are to be treated with dignity and have prompt access to medical attention, and that in the case of deaths in custody, the prison will report the cases to independent judicial or other authorities to ensure a prompt, impartial, and effective investigation. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights obligate governments to investigate and appropriately punish those responsible for abuses against people in custody and to provide reparations for victims. “This tragedy should serve as a wakeup call,” Mudge said. “Further delays in tackling prison overcrowding and appalling detention conditions will put more lives at risk. The government should urgently release prisoners who have no reason to be detained, and transparently investigate any failure of prison authorities to safeguard prisoners’ rights, including the right to life and access to justice and accountability.” Bubble In Christ Music Band For your Music band with classic rendition for all occasions, with traditional, contemporary African international and Gospel filled with professional decent Presentation. 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News JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 8 2022 TheTrumpet Page5 Woman stabbed to death by her ex Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command investigating the death of a man and woman in Maida Vale have released their names. The deceased woman has been named as 43-year-old Yasmin Chkaifi, while the man has been named as 41- year old Leon McCaskre. Police were called at 09:01hrs on Monday, 24 January to reports of a stabbing on Chippenham Road, W9. Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended the scene. Yasmin Chkaifi was found at the scene with stab injuries. Also at the location was Leon McCaskre, who had been struck by a car. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed and Family Liaison Officers are helping to keep them updated and supported. Enquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances, but we can confirm the two deceased were known to each other and had previously been in a relationship. A 26-year-old man, the driver of the Yasmin Chkaifi car, remained at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was fully cooperative with the investigation and has been bailed to return to a police station on a date in late February while the evidence is evaluated. Detective Chief Inspector Neil Rawlinson, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Leon McCaskre Command, said: “We are gaining a clearer idea of what happened at the scene thanks to information supplied by the public and by reviewing CCTV. Firstly, it is apparent that members of the public bravely tried to intervene to stop the attack and their actions were very courageous. “We are speaking to the families of those concerned and doing all we can to support them at this terrible time. We can now confirm that both the deceased were previously known to each other and there are no outstanding suspects. "A man, who was the driver of a car, has been arrested and bailed for a very serious offence and we must carry out a full investigation, looking at all the circumstances. I would ask the media not to speculate on the causes of the deaths while we are awaiting the outcome of two post-mortems, it is important that we deal with facts. “Lastly, we appreciate the support we have received from the public. A number of people have already come forward, but we are still asking for anyone who has not, to make contact with us. Any information could be vital in helping us fully understand why this dreadful incident happened.” Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote reference CAD 1496/24JAN. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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