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Prosecution tightens the noose on the cult leader as the horror of the Shakahola massacre continues to unfold in court.

Self-styled pastor Paul Mackenzie was slapped with 52 new charges today, as the state digs deeper into the atrocities of the Shakahola starvation cult.
These fresh charges underscore the sheer scale of the tragedy, signaling that the legal reckoning for one of the world’s worst cult-related massacres is far from over. Mackenzie, already facing terrorism and murder charges, appeared unfazed as the new counts were read out, adding to the grim tally that has shocked the nation and the world.
The new charges relate to 52 additional deaths linked to the Good News International Church, which Mackenzie led. Prosecutors allege that he coerced his followers into starving themselves and their children to death under the guise of "fasting to meet Jesus." The discovery of mass graves in the Shakahola forest has led to the exhumation of over 400 bodies, a number that continues to haunt the country's conscience.
The Shakahola case has sparked a nationwide debate on the regulation of religious organizations and the failure of security agencies to detect such a massive crime over a prolonged period. For the families of the victims, today's charges are another painful reminder of the loved ones lost to a twisted ideology.
As Mackenzie returns to custody, the weight of the evidence against him is mounting.The trial is set to be a marathon, but for a nation scarred by the Shakahola tragedy, the pursuit of justice is the only path to closure.
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