Muslims accuse State of extrajudicial killings

Muslim leaders are now planning to petition the United Nations over the Government's reluctance in dealing with claims of extrajudicial killings.

The leaders claimed security agencies are oppressing Muslim youths, which has derailed their efforts in the fight against extremism.

The leaders alleged that more than 300 Muslims have been killed or disappeared since the launch of the operation against terrorism.                                                                                        

Speaking during the end of a three-day conference attended by Muslim leaders, Jamia Mosque Executive Member Abdullatif Essajee said the lawlessness in the country has relegated Muslims to second-class citizens.

"We are perturbed by the Government's continued disregard of the rule of law, especially when it comes to terrorism cases," said Prof Essajee.

Essajee said security agents have turned themselves into investigators, accusers, judges and executioners. Abdullahi Abdi from the National Muslim Leaders Forum noted the lack of participation of the Government in countering extremism.