Update from the ZCTU
September 15th, 2006
09;00AM 15 SEPTEMBER 2006
Harare
30 people arrested in Harare during the ZCTU protests on Wenesday are still in Police custody. The 16 who were detained and assaulted at the notorious Matapi Police station including the ZCTU leadership final got medical check ups (under police guard) this morning at Pariranyatwa hospital after protracted negotiations between the lawyer and the top hierachy of the Police.It has been established that Wellington Chibebe, the ZCTU Secretary General, fractured an arm and has bruishes on nhis head which is swollen. He has been admitted in hospital for treatment. Other activists who visibly could not walk properly were examined and sent back to the Harare Central Police Holding cells.
Meanwhile, lawyers have made an urgent chamber application to the Highcourt to compel police to take the arrested to remand court
Chitungwiza
The activists who were arrested in Chitungwiza, were released yesterday after paying admission of guilt fines. 8 of them who were assaulted by the police were able to receive medical attentionGweru
12 people who were arrested in Chegutu are expected to appear in court today. They are being charged under the Criminal Law, Codification and Reform Act.Victoria Falls
3 Members of the ZCTU who were arrested on Wednesday are still in Police detention in Victoria Falls. Lawyers are negotiating for their release. the three were arrested for their role in organising the protests.Kadoma
II members of the ZCTU are appearing in court in Kadoma, having being arrested on wednesday and charged under the Criminal Law and Codification Act.
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