Violence and intimidation monitor

This regular feature in Election Watch will log cases of election-related violence and intimidation as reported in the media and by human rights organisations. Where the motives or causes of an incident are a matter of dispute, this will be noted in the log.

Oct 18 – The police had to use teargas ed to disperse a crowd of about 150 Swapo supporters intending to stop an RDP rally in Katutura. At least six people were arrested and several pistols were confiscated.

Oct 25 – A house belonging to the Secretary of the RDP’s Women’s League, Agnes Limbo, burnt down in Katima Mulilo. The police are investigating a possible case of arson. Two of Limbo’s relatives died in the blaze. It is not clear if the fire was connected to Limbo’s political affiliation.

Oct 29 – A teargas canister was thrown into the yard of the RDP candidate for the Tobias Hainyeko by-election, Erasmus Hendjala, in Okuryangava, Katutura. No arrests were made.

Nov 15 – A group of Swapo supporters prevented the All Peoples Party (APP) from holding a rally in Hakahana, Katutura.