Why were eight Malaysian youth activists arrested in Sabah?

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Arrests of Youth Activists in Sabah Linked to Peaceful Protest Violations

Eight youth and student activists were arrested in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, during a peaceful protest. This incident marks the tenth such arrest of youth and student activists within a single week. Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) has condemned these arrests, citing them as a violation of Article 10 of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly.
Dispersal of Peaceful Assembly

The peaceful assembly was dispersed by the state government of Sabah and the Royal Malaysian Police. Suaram views this action as a direct contravention of Article 10 of the Federal Constitution. The right to peaceful assembly is considered a fundamental pillar of a democratic society, and the government has a duty to protect citizens' rights to organise and participate in such gatherings without undue interference.
Calls for Investigation and Accountability

Suaram has urged the Pakatan Harapan administration to investigate the conduct of the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) and the Royal Malaysian Police. The organisation advocates for the dismissal or suspension of officers responsible for ordering the dispersal and subsequent arrests of the peaceful protestors. Any attempt by the current administration to justify these actions is deemed hypocritical, given their past experiences as victims of similar oppression.
Concerns Over Human Rights Violations

There are concerns regarding the lack of decisive action against state agencies like the Royal Malaysian Police when they allegedly violate human rights. Suaram warns that such human rights violations perpetrated by state apparatus will be perceived as failures of the Pakatan Harapan administration. The organisation suggests that a failure to address these issues could lead to consequences similar to those that led to the downfall of the previous Barisan Nasional administration.

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