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Zimbabwe activists taken to hospitals
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Nine opposition activists who were to be arraigned Saturday on charges of attempted murder and illegal weapons possession all required medical attention for injuries sustained since their arrests, doctors said.One of the activists collapsed in the courthouse and the judge agreed to lawyers' appeals to adjourn the hearing and allow them to get medical treatment, opposition officials told reporters at the Harare magistrates' court. Doctors and staff at private medical facilities where the detainees were taken under police guard said the nine - who were detained on Tuesday and Wednesday - appeared to have been assaulted while in custody. The medical staff asked not to be identified, saying they feared reprisals. ...as Africa's death spiral continues. Posted by: Dave D. 2007-04-01 |
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