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Over 100 WOZA women and 73 children arrested in Bulawayo today
Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA)
May 04, 2006

Hundreds of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) members - men, women and children - marched for eight blocks through central Bulawayo today to the government offices at Mhlanhlandlela, calling for a reversal to crippling school fee increases of up to 1000%. Having completed their march, the peaceful group were beginning to disperse when riot police arrived. Initial reports suggest that approximately 200 people have been arrested including 73 children. Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu are amongst those arrested. Lawyers have been contacted and are en route to Bulawayo Central Police Station.

Members of WOZA march past Toppers Uniforms towards Mhlahlandlela calling for a reversal to the crippling school fee increases of up to 1000%		Men, women and children march towards the government offices in Bulawayo. Over 100 people were arrested and these include 73 children in school uniforms

There was an almost carnival atmosphere to the procession with the singing marchers handing out the May edition of the newsletter, Woza Moya, which were eagerly accepted by passersby. Many children were in school uniform, signifying the fact that this may be the last time that they will be able to wear it as they may not return to school next week.

More details will be released when they become available. Photos also available on request.

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