South Africa should create a fund to compensate victims of crime: South Africa's police face many civil claims by crime victims. Shutterstock/Arisha Ray SinghSouth Africa is plagued by crime. Violent crime, in particular, has reached epidemic proportions. The country has some of the world’s highest murder, assault and rape rates. So how does – or how should – the law … [Read more...] about South Africa should create a fund to compensate victims of crime | The Conversation
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Nigeria: Compensate Families for Camp Bombing
Nigeria: Compensate Families for Camp Bombing: The following quote is from Mausi Segun, senior Nigeria researcher at Human Rights Watch: “The Nigerian government should provide prompt, adequate, and effective compensation to the victims and their families of the January 17 bombing of the displaced persons camp in Rann, Borno State. Even if there is no evidence of … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Compensate Families for Camp Bombing
South Africa: Govt Ready to Compensate Marikana Victims – Zuma
South Africa: Govt Ready to Compensate Marikana Victims - Zuma: "The SAPS has instructed its attorneys to make offers of payments in full settlement of claims for the claims where quantification were complete and are not under criminal investigation," President Jacob Zuma said in a statement. The compensation process was initiated after the Marikana Massacre, in which police … [Read more...] about South Africa: Govt Ready to Compensate Marikana Victims – Zuma
