The continued detention of the women is once again a clear indication that harassment of human rights defenders continues unchecked under the government of national unity and makes a mockery of the Independence celebrations that no doubt will be taking place across Zimbabwe this weekend. There is very little to celebrate in the cold, dark, filthy cells of Harare Central Police Station.
18.4.2010
12:17
ZESA 4 remain in custody for Independence
Jenni Williams, Magodonga Mahlangu, Clara Manjengwa and Celina Madukani will remain in custody until Tuesday 20th when they will be taken to court. The four women have yet to be formally charged. Police officers tried to force the activists to pay admission of guilt fines, which they refused to do as no offence had been committed.