Issued by: Ministry for Safety and Security
MEDIA RELEASE BY THE MINISTER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, SYDNEY MUFAMADI, OCTOBER 25, 1995.
The Ministry for Safety and Security has been noting with concern the recent blockading of highways and public roads by vehicles. Nobody should labour under any illusion that the Ministry sees negotiations rather than firm police action as the answer to such acts.
It should be remembered that, every citizen has a right to free movement along any public road anywhere within the national territory.
The unlawful blockading of public roads impacts directly on commerce, trade, industry, tourism and has a negative impact on our economy.
I want the public to know that, I have met with the Ministers of Transport and Labour to discuss our future approach towards such blockades.
I am of the view that in future, police action directed at blockading public roads and highways by vehicles should be such that it discourages the continuation of these illegal practices.
The National Commissioner, George Fivaz has been informed of my views and requested to communicate them to the relevant police officials throughout the country.
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