Magistrate dismisses ‘Maldives’ rights activist application

A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for temporary release of the passport for one of the seven human rights activists who are facing charges of trying to subvert a constitutionally-elected government after attending a training workshop in the Maldives.

Frank Mpahlo had filed an application for release of his passport and two laptops, saying he intends to travel outside the country. However, magistrate
Learnmore Mapiye dismissed the application, saying the passport and laptop were being held as exhibits.

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