Linda Masarira trial continues as BYO MDC-T youth leader appears before a Harare Magistrate

September 5, 2016

Source: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights

THE trial of Linda Masarira and 10 others who were arrested over #SHUTDOWNZIM2016 on 6 July 2016 and are being charged with obstructing the free flow of traffic will continue on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at the Mbare Magistrates Court at 1415hours.

Although Linda Masarira has been languishing in prison ever since her arrest on 6 July 2016, the other accused persons were have been remanded out of custody. The Trial of the 11 who are being represented by ZLHR member Kudzayi Kadzere began on the 25th of August 2016.

Meanwhile MDC-T Bulawayo Youth Secretary ,Kunashe Muchemwa who arrested last week and was charged with public violence over the demo on Wednesday 24 August 2016, will appear before a Harare Magistrate on Tuesday 6 September 2016 for bail application. He is being represented by ZLHR member Jeremiah Bamu.

Source: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights

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