MDC Treasurer General, and Deputy Minister of Agriculture designate, Roy Bennett bail application will heard in the Harare High Court on Tuesday 24th of February 2009 at 0900hrs. Delaying tactics in hearing the bail application must stop.We maintain that the cases against Roy Bennett have no basis at law and
are trumped up, vindictive, malicious and politically motivated. Roy
Bennett and all political prisoners must be released immediately,
unconditionally and unharmed.
Any attempt to force Roy Bennett into submission will not succeed.
Convinced of the justness of the cause for a just, peaceful, democratic
and prosperous Zimbabwe, he has rejected being horse-traded for some
unsavory political deal. Leaving a dead body in Roy Bennett’s cell for
the whole day is nothing but an attempt to torture him. It constitutes
cruel and inhuman treatment of Roy Bennett and the inmates which may
have long and lasting psychological effects. This callous disregard of
the respect for human life and even failure to respect the deceased,
does not give confidence on the Inclusive government’s commitment to
unbridled respect for human rights.
We call upon the Inclusive government to take a decisive step against
abuse of human rights and promote a culture of respect for the dignity
and well being of all citizens. This is what the democratic agenda is
all about. The Inclusive government can not continue as if it is
business as usual, and be on the same trajectory of abusing human
rights with impunity.
Notwithstanding the appalling prison conditions, Roy Bennett was in
very good spirits this morning. He has become an activist for all other
prisoners. Prisoners are severely malnourished and are getting one
handful of sadza per day. Three people have died in the time has been
there.
Roy Bennett is is appealing for well wishers to donate soap and disinfectants to Mutare prison.
MDC Press Release
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