Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have condemned the recent attacks on their colleagues and stressed the need for measures to prevent copycat assaults
Observers worry this month’s attacks on a ruling party lawmaker and the chief of the opposition won’t be the last before April’s elections amid intensifying political polarisation driven by online content creators.
After a series of assaults on politicians raised concerns about potential copycat attacks ahead of the April 10 general elections, the police said Monday that they will create a task force with each party to strengthen protections.
Police will form a task force to enhance the safety of lawmakers and politicians ahead of April s parliamentary elections, following attacks against two high-profile lawmakers, the national police chief said Monday.