Zambian leader threatens political opponent with gang rape
By David James Young. January 19 2010
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Summary:
Chris Chalwe, chairman of the multiparty democracy in Zambia, threatened Edith Nawakiwi, the leader of the country's Forum for Democracy and Development, with gang rape for her critisizm of President Rupiah Banda. "Chalwe made these statments when speaking to people whom had recently defected from their own opposition parties to join the Movement for Multiparty Democracy." Chalwe is facing charges on previous assults on journalists, and Nawakiwi says any harm to her will be the direct responsibility of Chalwe.
Thoughts:
This type of leadership is irresponsible and malicious. Rape is a highly charged emotional topic, and the threat of rape to an opposing political figure is absolutely unexceptable. Chalwe should rethink his ideals, and his statement alone should get him impeached. This behavior reflects the political unrest in southern Africa. It amazes me that people can be so horrendous.
Importance:
Social and economic aspects of a country directly relate to the quality of its leadership. The actions of Chris Chawle only further deconstruct the failing political situation in Zambia. In order for Zambia to thrive, radical supporters and political leaders should be assessed and re-evaluated in order to maintain peace and political stability.
Chris Chalwe, chairman of the multiparty democracy in Zambia, threatened Edith Nawakiwi, the leader of the country's Forum for Democracy and Development, with gang rape for her critisizm of President Rupiah Banda. "Chalwe made these statments when speaking to people whom had recently defected from their own opposition parties to join the Movement for Multiparty Democracy." Chalwe is facing charges on previous assults on journalists, and Nawakiwi says any harm to her will be the direct responsibility of Chalwe.
Thoughts:
This type of leadership is irresponsible and malicious. Rape is a highly charged emotional topic, and the threat of rape to an opposing political figure is absolutely unexceptable. Chalwe should rethink his ideals, and his statement alone should get him impeached. This behavior reflects the political unrest in southern Africa. It amazes me that people can be so horrendous.
Importance:
Social and economic aspects of a country directly relate to the quality of its leadership. The actions of Chris Chawle only further deconstruct the failing political situation in Zambia. In order for Zambia to thrive, radical supporters and political leaders should be assessed and re-evaluated in order to maintain peace and political stability.