Swartbooi Demands Fishrot Suspects’ Release

October 1, 2025 5

Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne reports that LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi is calling for the release of the Fishrot accused, claiming the state is holding them without evidence. At a Tuesday media briefing at LPM headquarters, Swartbooi described the trial as a failure of Namibia’s justice system and an attack on the rule of law.

Swartbooi Demands Fishrot Suspects’ Release
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