ZLHR secures freedom for anti-Mugabe graduate who demanded jobs

November 5, 2016

Source: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights

A ZIMBABWEAN court on Saturday 05 November 2016 set free a university graduate Advance Musoki, a National University of Science and Technology (NUST) student graduate, who was arrested on Friday 04 November 2016 during the university’s graduation ceremony for allegedly protesting against President Robert Mugabe’s government’s failure to create employment opportunities.

The 23 year-old Musoki, allegedly stood up during the NUST graduation ceremony held on Friday 04 November 2016 and uttered the words “Mabasa Ngaadzoke president” three times.

He was charged with committing criminal nuisance in contravention of Section 46 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.

Source: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights

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