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Gwisai vows to fight Zim 'dictatorship'
22 Mar 2012 at 14:40hrs | Views
Munyaradzi Gwisai convicted of plotting public violence aimed at following demonstrations similar to the Egyptian revolution has vowed to fight "dictatorship" in that country, Radio VOP reported on Thursday.
Gwisai described the country's judiciary as a "shame" after they were fined $500 and that they must do 420 hours of community service.
"The dictatorship is shaking, it is not yet fallen and therefore the struggle must continue. The struggle will continue, this is a temporary reprieve. We are going to be back in the trenches," Gwisai said after the court sentenced the six activists.
"Their real aim was to put us in (to jail us) as an example ahead of their clear objective and agenda of stealing yet another election. What we have shown them is that we cannot be stopped. Enough is enough, the struggle continues. Aluta continua."
Gwisai and five other rights activists facing charges of plotting to incite public violence to emulate Egypt and Tunisia mass uprising in the country at a meeting in Harare where found guilty Monday by the magistrate court.
Heavily armed police surrounded the magistrate court which was full with activists from organisations such as International Socialist Organisation (ISO), Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, National Constitutional Assembly and other organisations.
The case which was delayed for months ended three weeks ago.
Treason charges which were initially preferred on the six activists were dropped to alternative charges of inciting violence and disturbing peace in the country after the prosecution failed to present its case before the courts.
Zimbabwe police arrested 45 activists in February at the time when the Arab spring citizens embarked on mass uprisings to topple their governments which they accused of trampling on their rights and looting state resources.
The other charges of the 39 activists were dropped before trial.
Gwisai described the country's judiciary as a "shame" after they were fined $500 and that they must do 420 hours of community service.
"The dictatorship is shaking, it is not yet fallen and therefore the struggle must continue. The struggle will continue, this is a temporary reprieve. We are going to be back in the trenches," Gwisai said after the court sentenced the six activists.
"Their real aim was to put us in (to jail us) as an example ahead of their clear objective and agenda of stealing yet another election. What we have shown them is that we cannot be stopped. Enough is enough, the struggle continues. Aluta continua."
Gwisai and five other rights activists facing charges of plotting to incite public violence to emulate Egypt and Tunisia mass uprising in the country at a meeting in Harare where found guilty Monday by the magistrate court.
The case which was delayed for months ended three weeks ago.
Treason charges which were initially preferred on the six activists were dropped to alternative charges of inciting violence and disturbing peace in the country after the prosecution failed to present its case before the courts.
Zimbabwe police arrested 45 activists in February at the time when the Arab spring citizens embarked on mass uprisings to topple their governments which they accused of trampling on their rights and looting state resources.
The other charges of the 39 activists were dropped before trial.
Source - Byo24News
