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Strikes and Protests 2007- Save Zimbabwe Campaign
UNHCR
urges respect for Zimbabwe High Court's order for immediate action
on opposition leader
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights (UNHCR)
March 13, 2007
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United Nations
High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour today welcomed
the order of Zimbabwe's High Court that Morgan Tsvangirai, leader
of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), be provided immediately
with all necessary medical treatment and today be brought before
the Court or released.
"I welcome
the speed and firmness with which Zimbabwe's courts have acted in
the face of shocking reports of police abuse", she said.
According to
consistent reports, excessive use of force at a rally last Sunday
resulted in one death and many casualties, including to women and
children. Several persons, including five senior members of the
MDC are in police custody. Mr. Tsvangirai was reportedly seriously
injured as a result of beatings sustained in custody.
"This form
of repression and intimidation of a peaceful assembly is unacceptable,
and the loss of life makes this even more disturbing", the
High Commissioner said.
"I urge
the Zimbabwean authorities to ensure an immediate, impartial and
comprehensive investigation into these events", she said. "I
encourage the courts to continue to discharge their responsibilities
as guardians of the rights of all Zimbabweans".
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