The Namibian police have begun investigations into allegations that members of the police force were involved in torturing suspected Caprivi secessionists, 'The Namibian' said on Tuesday.
According to the newspaper, members from the Police Complaints and Discipline Unit had been dispatched to the Caprivi area to investigate the accusations. Following a 2 August attack on the regional capital of Katima Mulilo by armed separatists, there were widespread media reports of torture by both the police and members of the army of suspects detained in security sweeps.
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