Roy Bennett bail application on Tuesday – MDC
February 21st, 2009
MDC Press Release — MDC Treasurer General, and Deputy Minister of Agriculture designate, Roy Bennett bail application will heard in the Harare High Court on Tuesday 24th of February 2009 at 0900hrs. Delaying tactics in hearing the bail application must stop.
We maintain that the cases against Roy Bennett have no basis at law and are trumped up, vindictive, malicious and politically motivated. Roy Bennett and all political prisoners must be released immediately, unconditionally and unharmed.
Any attempt to force Roy Bennett into submission will not succeed. Convinced of the justness of the cause for a just, peaceful, democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe, he has rejected being horse-traded for some unsavory political deal. Leaving a dead body in Roy Bennett’s cell for the whole day is nothing but an attempt to torture him. It constitutes cruel and inhuman treatment of Roy Bennett and the inmates which may have long and lasting psychological effects. This callous disregard of the respect for human life and even failure to respect the deceased, does not give confidence on the Inclusive government’s commitment to unbridled respect for human rights.
We call upon the Inclusive government to take a decisive step against abuse of human rights and promote a culture of respect for the dignity and well being of all citizens. This is what the democratic agenda is all about. The Inclusive government can not continue as if it is business as usual, and be on the same trajectory of abusing human rights with impunity.
Notwithstanding the appalling prison conditions, Roy Bennett was in very good spirits this morning. He has become an activist for all other prisoners. Prisoners are severely malnourished and are getting one handful of sadza per day. Three people have died in the time has been there.
Roy Bennett is is appealing for well wishers to donate soap and disinfectants to Mutare prison.
February 21st, 2009 15:06
Convinced of the justness of the cause for a just, peaceful, democratic and prosperous Zimbabwe, he has rejected being horse-traded for some unsavory political deal. Leaving a dead body in Roy Bennett’s cell for the whole day is nothing but an attempt to torture him. It constitutes cruel and inhuman treatment of Roy Bennett and the inmates which may have long and lasting psychological effects. This callous disregard of the respect for human life and even failure to respect the deceased, does not give confidence on the Inclusive government’s commitment to unbridled respect for human rights.
February 21st, 2009 16:15
God bless you Roy Bennett. Keep up the good spirits and overcome.
ZANU-PF are a disgusting lot of savages who should not be in control of domestic animals let alone human beings in a country. Leaving a dead body in a cell is obviously deliberate and a barbarous act. Shame on the and their supporters.
February 21st, 2009 17:02
Fear no more Bennet.
God is with you and all those inmates around you.
February 21st, 2009 22:11
Pasi ne Robert Mugabe. Pamberi ne Freedom.. The last time this kind of genocide happened the World went to war….Who cares as long as ROBERT ” BLOODY ” MUGABE gets his kicks from wine and lobsters….Hang on a second BOB is like a lobster..a spineless bottom feeder that survives on sh*t supplied by other politicians!! Sorry read UK GOVERNMENT not politicians
February 22nd, 2009 11:53
I’m sorry but I’ve been watching sokwanele.com for years, among other sites, and it kills me to see success be crushed. Zim was our chance to prove to the world that a democratic nation in Africa could be succsessful, but Bob destoryed it. Ian was no hero, but for the love of God, he was a savior compared to what we have now. Someone come in and save our country – black, white, christian, native – whatever, we just want our country back! Give us some hope, please! We are desparate! [edit] Beitbridge is no barrier, heroes come back now. God bless Zimbabwe!!!!!!