THE word amnesty is defined as an official pardon for people who have been convicted for political offences. For example guerrillas would be amnestied and allowed to return to civilian life at the end of an armed political struggle.The synonyms include pardon, reprieve, release, discharge, liberty, freedom, absolution, forgiveness, dispensation, remission, indulgence and clemency.There is an organisation in the world which specialises in handling issues related to amnesty for political prisoners in countries where political conflicts have led to repression and imprisonment. This organisation is known as Amnesty International and has offices in Zambia.Amnesty International was founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson a British Lawyer. It was originally his intention to launch an appeal in Britain with the aim of obtaining an amnesty for prisoners of conscience all over the world.It has over the years grown out of Britain and opened offices all over the world and diversified its objectives to include other things and […]
Election 2021 WE HAVE TWO CHOICES: BELIEVE THE LIES OF INTERNATIONAL NGOS OR THE FUTURE INDEPENDENCE OF ZAMBIA
