Masarira, Dzamara trial resumes

THE trial of five human rights activists arrested at the Harare Gardens late last October on allegations of insulting police officers, resumed yesterday at the Harare Magistrates’ Court, with the suspects denying the charge.

The five — Patson Dzamara, Linda Masarira, Makomborero Haruziviishe, Rangariraishe Mhende and Leverage Masvondo — face charges of disorderly conduct.

They told trial magistrate Gamuchirai Siwardi that police just stormed the park and arrested them as they awaited transport to take them to the funeral of a fellow activist’s son.

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