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Muchadehama's trial commences
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR)
October 13, 2009

The trial of prominent human rights lawyer and Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) member Alec Muchadehama commences on 14 October 2009 at the Harare Magistrates Court (Rotten Row) in court 13 at 08:30 am.

Muchadehama, will stand trial for alleged contempt of court after having successfully represented several human rights activists including victims of state-sponsored abduction and torture.

Muchadehama is accused of having secured, in collusion with Constance Gambara, the Clerk of the High Court Judge Justice Chinembiri Bhunu , the "unlawful release" on bail of freelance journalist Andrison Manyere and two Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) member Kisimusi Dhlamini and Gandhi Mudzingwa on 17 April 2009, detained following their abduction by state security agents in 2008.

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