Alerts | Arrest/detention under other laws
Covid-19

Two journalists jailed in Zimbabwe for violating COVID-19 restrictions

23.05.2020

Date:
23.05.2020
Number of cases:
2
Regions/Countries:
Zimbabwe
Alert types:
Arrest/detention/charges: Arrest/detention under other laws

A court in Zimbabwe ordered the detention of journalists Frank Chikowore and Samuel Takawira. The two journalists have been charged with violating COVID-19 restrictions because they entered a hospital to interview three members of the opposition party being treated there for injuries sustained when they were detained by security forces

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