The diplomat has been recalled and will face justice in his home country. We kept the pressure on until they had no choice but to act. Stay alert to ensure this process moves forward without further delay.
November 18, 2015
Final supporters
The family of a 26-year-old man who was killed in an accident last Friday is seeking justice on the death of their son and brother.
The manager for the family-owned business, Stylist Furniture and Construction Company, Ashneel Singh, was on his way to watch a late night movie with his partner when the accident happened on Edinburgh Drive in Suva.
He was rushed to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital but died later.
A South African diplomat was the driver of the vehicle that allegedly hit Mr Singh’s vehicle. Insp Sokomuri said the South African diplomat was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol and he was taken to Totogo Police Station for an interview..
The victim’s mother, Aruna Devi, said they were unhappy with the release of the diplomat. She said they were told by Police that the diplomat was protected by diplomatic immunity and had to be released.
Commissioner Ben Groenewald confirmed the driver as the first secretary at the South African High Commission in Fiji, Theo Mostert could not be remanded in custody because he had diplomatic immunity under the Vienna Convention.
I am glad that this petition has been raised because this act of the Fijian government shows zero remorse to the family of the son that has been killed (murdered) by another human being. The government has no respect for their citizens and people. It is letting the person who killed another human being walk free. Ashneel Singh had a mother waiting for him at home and a fiancé who wanted to spend the rest of her life happily with her husband. The government is guilty for not showing any sympathy towards the family.
I ask all of you to put yourself in the family’s situation. How would you feel if someone you loved died in such a manner? Someone who had a long life to live, a fiancé, a mother to after for, to have his own family, children, and growing old with a loving wife. And all this ending so abruptly.
The worst part is that the family is seeing the killer walk free just because he has a superior position. Is he above the law of humanity? Just because he is a diplomat does not mean he can walk free after committing a murder. A sin!
The Geneva Convention on Diplomatic Immunity is an archaic International Law. It can be changed. And in many cases it has been overlooked.
I urge the people of Fiji to sign this petition to show solidarity. I urge every one of you to help the family get justice. The Singh family will not get their son back but they could at least get a closure in the form of justice. The Fijian government must prosecute that African Diplomat.
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
― Benjamin Franklin
share this please !!
Act now before its too late !!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
October 14, 2015
October 11, 2015
We are approaching 500 signatures and need that surge right now to show the authorities we are not going anywhere. Text this link to three friends and tell them why the truth about Ashneel Singh matters for justice.
Reached 100 supporters
October 8, 2015
October 5, 2015
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need to maintain this momentum to keep pressure on the officials. Post the link on your Facebook page right now and text three friends to ask them to sign. We need these numbers to prove that we will not let this case be ignored.
299 Comments
Immunity is from prosecution should a diplomat be found guilty of meddling with affairs of a country but not for causing death by driving under influence of alcohol. The person has caused death and hence is subjected to be charged
I understand the concept of Diplomatic Immunity. But there has to be a clause where a person can be prosecuted if there is a death of another human being. If there isn't, there should be!
justice must be served. Your status in society shouldn't be allowed to be used as a defense for the consequences you must face for irresponsibility on your part. You must be held accountable for what you have done and for the grief you have caused this family. Justice must be done.
Justice should be given to Singh's family. Law is implemented on everyone, both local n foreigners. If Fiji government can't do justice they shouldn't be importing foreign delegates with high Post!!!!
It will be a sad day if Ashneels family doesn't get justice.. immunity shouldn't be granted to th SA diplomat because it was pure neglience and carelessness on his part.. he is given a driver and there's no excuse for drinking and driving at all..
The lack of inaction delivers wrong message. Fijian Government needs to stand up and fight for its people and. justice.
Give get some justice for his family
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The diplomat has been recalled and will face justice in his home country. We kept the pressure on until they had no choice but to act. Stay alert to ensure this process moves forward without further delay.
November 18, 2015
Final supporters
The family of a 26-year-old man who was killed in an accident last Friday is seeking justice on the death of their son and brother.
The manager for the family-owned business, Stylist Furniture and Construction Company, Ashneel Singh, was on his way to watch a late night movie with his partner when the accident happened on Edinburgh Drive in Suva.
He was rushed to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital but died later.
A South African diplomat was the driver of the vehicle that allegedly hit Mr Singh’s vehicle. Insp Sokomuri said the South African diplomat was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol and he was taken to Totogo Police Station for an interview..
The victim’s mother, Aruna Devi, said they were unhappy with the release of the diplomat. She said they were told by Police that the diplomat was protected by diplomatic immunity and had to be released.
Commissioner Ben Groenewald confirmed the driver as the first secretary at the South African High Commission in Fiji, Theo Mostert could not be remanded in custody because he had diplomatic immunity under the Vienna Convention.
I am glad that this petition has been raised because this act of the Fijian government shows zero remorse to the family of the son that has been killed (murdered) by another human being. The government has no respect for their citizens and people. It is letting the person who killed another human being walk free. Ashneel Singh had a mother waiting for him at home and a fiancé who wanted to spend the rest of her life happily with her husband. The government is guilty for not showing any sympathy towards the family.
I ask all of you to put yourself in the family’s situation. How would you feel if someone you loved died in such a manner? Someone who had a long life to live, a fiancé, a mother to after for, to have his own family, children, and growing old with a loving wife. And all this ending so abruptly.
The worst part is that the family is seeing the killer walk free just because he has a superior position. Is he above the law of humanity? Just because he is a diplomat does not mean he can walk free after committing a murder. A sin!
The Geneva Convention on Diplomatic Immunity is an archaic International Law. It can be changed. And in many cases it has been overlooked.
I urge the people of Fiji to sign this petition to show solidarity. I urge every one of you to help the family get justice. The Singh family will not get their son back but they could at least get a closure in the form of justice. The Fijian government must prosecute that African Diplomat.
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
― Benjamin Franklin
share this please !!
Act now before its too late !!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
October 14, 2015
October 11, 2015
We are approaching 500 signatures and need that surge right now to show the authorities we are not going anywhere. Text this link to three friends and tell them why the truth about Ashneel Singh matters for justice.
Reached 100 supporters
October 8, 2015
October 5, 2015
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need to maintain this momentum to keep pressure on the officials. Post the link on your Facebook page right now and text three friends to ask them to sign. We need these numbers to prove that we will not let this case be ignored.
299 Comments
Condolences to the family.....I agree with the post I just read....under the law....Everyone is to be treated the same....no matter what's your position.....what if it was the other way round....will our government provide the same immunity...for our fellow Fijian
Immunity is from prosecution should a diplomat be found guilty of meddling with affairs of a country but not for causing death by driving under influence of alcohol. The person has caused death and hence is subjected to be charged
I understand the concept of Diplomatic Immunity. But there has to be a clause where a person can be prosecuted if there is a death of another human being. If there isn't, there should be!
justice must be served. Your status in society shouldn't be allowed to be used as a defense for the consequences you must face for irresponsibility on your part. You must be held accountable for what you have done and for the grief you have caused this family. Justice must be done.
Justice should be given to Singh's family. Law is implemented on everyone, both local n foreigners. If Fiji government can't do justice they shouldn't be importing foreign delegates with high Post!!!!
It will be a sad day if Ashneels family doesn't get justice.. immunity shouldn't be granted to th SA diplomat because it was pure neglience and carelessness on his part.. he is given a driver and there's no excuse for drinking and driving at all..
The lack of inaction delivers wrong message. Fijian Government needs to stand up and fight for its people and. justice.
Give get some justice for his family
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Condolences to the family.....I agree with the post I just read....under the law....Everyone is to be treated the same....no matter what's your position.....what if it was the other way round....will our government provide the same immunity...for our fellow Fijian