Friday, July 14, 2006

Police arrest and torture 220 NCA marchers

Police have arrested, beaten and tortured over 220 protesters in Bulawayo, Harare and Mutare as they marched to demand a democratic constitution. 2 other marches took place successfully in Masvingo and Gweru.

Over 1,100 people took to the Harare demo before it was savaged by the ZRP. 125 of them were arrested.
After being arrested marchers, including 60 women and 16 babies, were attacked using dogs, teargas and batons. They are all still being held at police stations in appalling conditions.

Phone the following stations to demand the release of the protesters:

Bulawayo Central Police Station +263-9-72515, +263-9-60358, +263-9-61706

Harare Police Station +263-4-777777, +263-4-721212, +263-4-742668

Mutare Police Station +263+20-64281, +263-20-64289, +263-20-64212, +263-20-66881

Police Headquarters +263-4-700171

Send solidarity e-mails to isozim2004@yahoo.com

1 comment:

Frank Partisan said...

I found this site surfing.

I found that some on the left, don't support struggle against Mugabe, because he is an enemy of the US and UK, and he is a friend of Chavez. I think it's dumb to believe, "my enemy's enemy, is my friend".

Good luck with your struggle.