
Edict claims intimidation over call to probe alleged cops inaction
NGO says a phone call would have been enough.

NGO says a phone call would have been enough.

Police cannot be trusted to independently investigate themselves.

UPDATED 4.11PM | Ewansiha died while under immigration custody on July 9, 2019.

Activists cast doubts on impartiality of special police unit.

Home minister indulging in another round of 'circus', says S Arutchelvan.

The Home Ministry did not classify several incidents as custodial deaths.

Edict claims the man who died on Nov 16 was beaten by cops.

Family of the PhD student to appeal to the High Court.

The rakyat can no longer accept excuses, the NGO adds.

'Use of torture to maintain discipline is unacceptable.'

The man, 44, purportedly died of a stroke.

She says govt must now walk the talk in human rights.

UPDATED 3.56PM | Hamzah breaks down deaths in police lock-ups, prisons, and immigration depots.

Edict points out the number only includes deaths in lockups.

Human rights group says Hamzah is not applying correct criteria.

They are duty of care, foul play and SOP compliance.

KL High Court awarded the sum to T Benedict's family.

This is the 13th custodial death case this year.

We need to continue to be a voice for the voiceless and bring about change and reform.


The deaths occurred in detention facilities in Johor and Selangor, among others.


This comes after two reported custodial deaths within two weeks of each other.

It's the 12th custodial death reported this year.