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ZUJ condemns arrest of journalist
07 Jan 2016 at 14:01hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Union of Jouirnalists secretary general Foster Dongozi has condemned the arrest of Newsday Deputy Editor Nqaba Matshazi and journalist Xolisani Ncube.
The two were today arrested by police in Harare following the publication of a story concerning Government Salaries on January 6.
The two maybe charged with publication or communicating statements prejudicial to the State.
The arrest of the two follows the beating up of journalist Lovemore Meya by members of the police on Tuesday the 5th of January while covering a demonstration in Chitungwiza.
ZUJ Secretary General Foster Dongozi condemned the developments.
"It is unacceptable that in less than 10 days into the New Year Zimbabwe finds itself leading in terms of Media Repression and Brutality, we call on authorities to exercise restraint and common sense."
The two were today arrested by police in Harare following the publication of a story concerning Government Salaries on January 6.
The two maybe charged with publication or communicating statements prejudicial to the State.
The arrest of the two follows the beating up of journalist Lovemore Meya by members of the police on Tuesday the 5th of January while covering a demonstration in Chitungwiza.
ZUJ Secretary General Foster Dongozi condemned the developments.
"It is unacceptable that in less than 10 days into the New Year Zimbabwe finds itself leading in terms of Media Repression and Brutality, we call on authorities to exercise restraint and common sense."
Source - Byo24News
