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12 MDC activists remanded in custody on false murder charges
Movement for Democratic Change
June 03, 2011
Twelve MDC activists
today appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts facing murder
charges and were remanded in custody on allegations of killing a
police inspector who was murdered by unknown revelers at a liquor
store in Glen View, Harare on Sunday.
However, the
fate of the other 12 MDC activists who were arrested
this week is unknown as they were not brought to court and had not
been released from Harare Central Police Station by the end of day
despite assurances by the police that they will be released today.
Most of the MDC activists who appeared in court today had visible
injuries and were limping.
Among those
who were brought to court are Last Maengahama and his three brothers,
Stanley, Edison and Lazarus. Last Maengahama is a National Executive
Committee member. Other activists who were in court are; Councilor
Tungamirai Madzokere and Yvonne Musarurwa.
While in custody
the accused were severely assaulted by the police, denied
access to food, family members and legal representation until
yesterday.
Magistrate Kubomera
ordered the Attorney General to investigate the torture and said
the twelve should be given immediate medical treatment.
They were ordered
to apply for bail at the High Court and will appear for further
remand on 17 June.
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