The spokesperson for the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change, advocate Fadzayi Mahere has announced that 13 members of the party, 12 men and 1 woman were Friday held at Harare Central Police Station.
She said charges levelled against them remain unclear. Mahere said:
Our lawyers have confirmed that the total number of our #CCC members held at Harare Central Police Station is 13 – 12 men and 1 woman. The lawyer confirms that they were tortured & assaulted heavily before the lawyers obtained access to them. Charges remain unclear.
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Last week, the party’s vice president, Tendai Biti, was arrested and briefly detained before being released without charge. The alleged detention happens as the party is gearing up for a 20 February rally to launch its campaign for the 26 March by-elections.
Some party members said the ” illegal” arrests won’t kill their spirits.