UGANDA Man robbed an elderly, defenseless woman. When he was caught, the local residents showed him no mercy. They took justice into their own hands and clubbed and stoned him to death.
In Uganda, as in many other African countries, the phenomenon of street justice is widespread and deeply ingrained. People have very little trust in the police or judicial system, which makes them feel that if they don’t take matters into their own hands, the perpetrator will never be punished. This often leads to the killing of completely innocent people, as crowds tend to react impulsively without proper investigation or trial.
Like most countries, Uganda legally guarantees the right to a fair trial, a fundamental human right. Those participating in lynchings often endanger themselves far more than any punishment the criminal could have faced.
