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Index of articles on enforced disappearances in Zimbabwe
Statement
on the continued detention of journalist Andrisson Manyere
Media Alliance
of Zimbabwe (MAZ)
May 06, 2009
The Media Alliance
of Zimbabwe welcomes news of the release today of Zimbabwe
Peace Project director Ms. Jestina Mukoko and other political
prisoners. However, the authorities' continued detention of
freelance journalist Andrisson Manyere following his initial release
on bail remains an issue that undermines the letter and spirit of
the Global
Political Agreement, and particularly offends those terms relating
to media law reform. Such action by the authorities suggest a lack
of political will to adhere to the terms of the GPA, especially
as regards the restoration of a political environment that is democratic
and respectful of the fair and just execution of the judicial process
that is cognizant of the need to ensure the security and freedom
of all Zimbabweans.
In the circumstances,
MAZ has no option but to stand by its earlier decision not to participate
in the government organized All
Media Stakeholders' conference unless he is released in
time for delegates to travel to the conference's Kariba venue.
This conference was due to start today and run until May 9th.
MAZ remains committed to engaging the government in developing genuine
media law and policy reforms in a politically conducive environment,
according to the letter and spirit of the GPA.
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