Rasta Man Sues Prison Service For Cutting His Dreadlocks
A Rastafarian man in Namibia is demanding around P1.1 million (N$1.3 million) from the national prison service. He is taking legal action because prison staff cut off his dreadlocks while he was in custody.
For Rastafarians, keeping dreadlocks is a sacred practice central to their religious identity. Distraught by the incident, the man explained, “They didn’t just cut my hair, they cut my faith.”
He believes the authorities violated his religious rights and is now seeking compensation for the emotional harm and disrespect he experienced.
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