Homosexuality is illegal in Zimbabwe, and some individuals have been prosecuted and convicted for their sexual orientation, including former president Canaan Sodindo Banana. On the other hand, there are very active and very visible gay and lesbian organisations in Zimbabwe, like the Gays and Lesbians Association of Zimbabwe (GALZ), that have created public debate on the issue.
The 15 girls from the school also play soccer for a local women’s club called Carlton.
There were picked up by police officers from Bulawayo Central police on Friday last week and were detained for the whole day before being released into their parents custody.
They are expected to appear in court some time this week as investigations are still underway, said one police officer who was part of the team that arrested the girls.
Evelyn High School Headmistress Rosemary Moyo confirmed the girls were arrested for homosexual activities.
Police came to the school and picked up the girls. I phoned their parents and told them about the issue, said Moyo.
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