Church slams new terror laws in Africa - US Pressure

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The Church in Africa is concerned about United States pressure on African countries to introduce anti-terror legislation on pretext of fighting terrorism.

The church is cautioning African governments against enacting such laws blindly, which it warns infringe on human rights.

Uganda and Tanzania have already passed anti-terror Acts amid protests from human rights groups. Neighbouring Kenya may soon join the bandwagon, if its Bill, published last April, sails through Parliament.

During a human rights meeting in Kenya at the weekend, representatives of about 50 National Christian Councils from across African heard that militarism and anti-terror laws vest much power in the police.

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