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Act now for Masvingo WOZA women still in custody

ACT NOW FOR WOZA! | 09.03.2007 13:08


Dear All,

Urgent phoning appeal

20 WOZA members remain in police custody in Masvingo
tonight - their third night - in direct contravention
of the 48-hours maximum period allowed under the
Public Order and Security Act (POSA). Police gave the
excuse that their equipment was not functioning
properly so they could not take the statements of all
20 in time. Lawyers also blamed a go-slow at the
courts for the inability to bring an urgent High Court
application before a judge to demand their immediate
release. The group was arrested at noon on Tuesdayand
is expected to appear in court early tomorrow morning
(Friday).

The 17 women and three men are split between Masvingo
Central and Chikato Police Station. Please call these
stations and demand to know why they are insisting on
holding WOZA members illegally. You can reach them on:
Masvingo Central - +263 (0) 39 62221.
Chikato - +263 (0) 39 62308
If you have access to fax please also fax your
thoughts on this illegal detention to Masvingo Police
enquiries on 00 263 39 64026







ACT NOW FOR WOZA!