Following the killing of an anti-drug activist in Mansa district, the victim’s father has stated that the family does not wish to meet a visiting opposition leader or members of that political family. The activist was shot dead on 13 October, leading to widespread outrage and demonstrations across the state. The father requested that political figures refrain from visiting the grieving household during this period of bereavement. The fatal attack has intensified public anger and sparked continuous protests in the region.
