Minister of Justice, Mulambo Haimbe, says the government will work to enhance the rule of law and protection of human rights through the engagement of various stakeholders, among them the Swedish government.
Mr Haimbe said government will ensure that the affairs of the country are run in a manner that protects human rights and creates an environment where the citizens are able to enjoy their democratic privileges.
He said through the comprehensive strategy embedded in the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP), the government will strive to work transparently and uphold the democratic principles that the country has always enjoyed.
He said this when the Swedish Ambassador for Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law paid a courtesy call on him in Lusaka today.
‘’As the new administration, we look forward to working with the Swedish Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law in ensuring that human rights are protected and safeguarded for all Zambians,” he said.
Meanwhile, Swedish Ambassador for Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law, Cecilia Ruthstrom-Ruin, praised the Zambian government for its commitment to be transparent and accountable in running the affairs of the country.
Ms Ruthstrom-Ruin stated that democracy can only flourish in a country when human rights are protected.
She said the Swedish government will remain committed to supporting the government of Zambia in the area of protecting human rights for all.
She further said the protection of human rights is centered on gender equality, good governance, rule of law and accountability of the government.
‘’It is very encouraging to note that Zambia is making strides in upholding its democratic principles in running the affairs of the country when there is a backslide across that board,’’ said RMs uthstrom-Ruin.
Comrade, your talk is not matching your walk……you are not a clean government which all expected in the past.
On Sunday Harry Kalaba was arrested in Kalulushi…..the charge? He came into the Copperbelt Province without informing the police….that is how well our affairs are being run. He was detained for hours.
The swedish are among the strong advocates of gay rights. Mr. Minister…be careful what you say. We do not want gays rights in the country.
Rather say you dont want gay rights !!
You have no right to blog on behalf of others
Some of us believe in human rights
Gay right are not human rights. They can not even be animal rights because animals can tell male from female.
You have not been transparent about Lilian Siyuni and the deals signed at State house concerning KCM saga and Milingo Lungu.
What about declaration of assets by president? still a smoke screen.
What is transparent about forest 27. ? Your Jack Mwiimbu and Garry Nkombo were strong advocates while in opposition about bringing down the structures in forest 27. Why are they quiet now. What is transparent about moving the night to destroy the houses of poor people in Kasompe?
Where was the transparency on appointing auditors for the defence force without due process?
WILL WE IMPROVE
I DOUBT IT JUDGING THE THE REDICULOUS BLOGS ON LT
LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE TO GO BACKWARDS TO ENABLE US TO RID THE VILLAGE MENTALITY
THAN ADVANCE
Fake by hon. Haimbe. Zambians have awaken up. We are not dundyheads