Lindani Myeni
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Lindani Myeni: Now DA calls on DIRCO to engage US on new evidence
The DA says that the South African government has a duty to ensure that justice is served for the senseless killing of Lindani Myeni.
Lindani Myeni
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has urged the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to ensure continued engagement with US authorities to ensure justice is served for Lindani Myeni whose death the party says was untimely.
This week, new unedited doorbell footage emerged which shows Myeni calm and composed. The Honolulu police have previously defended their actions of shooting Myeni saying that he had acted violently when he was being apprehended for an alleged house burglary.
DA CALLS ON DIRCO TO ENSURE JUSTICE IS SERVED FOR LINDANI MYENI
In an exclusive interview with eNCA, Myeni family lawyer, James Bickerton said that the couple testified that the 29-year-old never came closer than one to two metres and made no physical contact.
“On the 911 call, the woman confirms to the operator that Myeni is not armed, shouting or threatening. The landlord has confirmed in a deposition that no property was taken, missing or otherwise disturbed.
DA Shadow Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Darren Bergman said that the new evidence not only shows that the authorities have been less than economical with the truth but that the South African government has the right to be asking questions in order to ascertain what has really happened to Myeni.
“It is important that the principles of unity and fairness are upheld. We fight for these ideals daily in South Africa and so it is consistent that we would continue to fight for it abroad too. Whilst we respect sovereign borders, we have a responsibility to our citizens.
“We also note that in line with South Africa having the right to take responsibility for their citizens abroad, we recognize that reciprocity exists for those countries to ask the same questions from our authorities when crimes are committed against their citizens.”
READ: WATCH: New unedited footage of Lindani Myeni killing released
