‘Refrain From Contempt Charge’

-INCHR Urges Lawmakers About Sime Darby

The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) is urging members of the House of Representatives to refrain from contempt charge to allow the law takes it course over the alleged torturing of a Liberian in a video purported to come from Sime Darby Plantation Liberia (SDPL).

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Members of the House of Representatives are currently investigating the management of Sime Darby for an alleged torturing reportedly carried out by security officers of the company.

But in a press statement Monday, the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) urged the lawmakers to avoid intervening in the investigation at this early stage and refrain from the use of its Contempt Charge, saying “the law must take its course and justice must be served”. The INCHR said the public must wait for the outcome of the investigation before concluding.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.