Amnesty International has raised concerns about the arrest and continued detention of Bhekimpilo Mbedzi, a community leader and chairperson of the National Democratic Working Group in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.

Mbedzi is facing charges of inciting an unlawful gathering after allegedly calling for protests against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

Amnesty is calling for his immediate and unconditional release, warning against what it describes as the misuse of the criminal justice system to silence dissent.

To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Tshidi Leatswe, a campaigner at Amnesty International...

Amnesty International has raised concerns about the arrest and continued detention of Bhekimpilo Mbedzi, a community leader and chairperson of the National Democratic Working Group in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.
Mbedzi is facing charges of inciting an unlawful gathering after allegedly calling for protests against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.
Amnesty is calling for his immediate and unconditional release, warning against what it describes as the misuse of the criminal justice system to silence dissent.
To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Tshidi Leatswe, a campaigner at Amnesty International...

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An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.