Zimbabwean court sentences opposition leader and 34 activists up to 5 years for unlawful gathering.

Zimbabwean court convicts opposition leader Jameson Timba and 34 activists for an unlawful gathering, facing up to five years in prison. Their lawyers claim they were at Timba's home for a barbecue. Amnesty International calls for investigation into alleged torture during detention, citing a pattern of repression against rights exercisers. President Emmerson Mnangagwa denies the allegations but warns against inciting violence.

November 22, 2024
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