Zim Officials Sued for Human Rights Violations

Monday, October 12, 2009 - 16:46
The activists are seeking US$500 million for wrongful arrest, torture and abduction after their terror charges were dropped
A Zimbabwean official says several top officials and cronies of President Robert Mugabe being sued for torture have been renounced by the state and will not receive legal assistance.

Deputy attorney-general, Prince Machaya, points out that the state will not represent officials being sued by prominent human rights activist, Jestina Mukoko and eight others.

The activists are seeking US$500 million for wrongful arrest, torture and abduction after their terror charges were dropped.

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