Tonnes of reactions have followed the 2-year jail sentence given to Liliane for what is described as ” shameful dressing” by Rwandan authorities.
A 24-year-old woman, Liliane Mugabekazi, has been arrested for wearing indecent clothes to a musical concert by French singer, Tayc.
Liliane when found guilty of “public indecency’ will face up to 2 years imprisonment.
A statement by prosecutors said “She attended the concert while wearing clothes that reveal her private parts… clothes that we call shameful…It is on these serious grounds that we ask the court to remand Mugabekazi for 30 days.”
Article 143 of Rwanda law determining offenses and penalties in general, states that “any person, who performs an indecent act in public, commits an offense. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than six (6) months and not more than two (2) years.â€
“Anyone, who dresses indecently in public and those who give alcoholic beverages to children will be breaking the law and will be arrested to face the law. We appeal to parents to educate and protect their children against these acts. Bar owners and employees should also take measures to ensure that children, who come to their establishments for other lawful activities, are protected and not served alcoholic drinks to prevent them from any related risks or danger,†CP Kabera said.
The story of Liliane Mugabekazi currently in police custody has attracted tons of reactions across the continent with a section of social media users calling for her release.
However, some authorities in the Central African country including the former Justice Minister, Johnston Busingye, have backed the move citing the high rate of immorality and indecency.
“The current issue of our young men & women who drink & drug themselves unconsciously, appear in public literally naked is objectionable. I support the efforts of leaders, RNP, parents, youth, media, etc to address it,” he tweeted on August 15.