Document #1187714

Human Rights First (formerly Lawyers Committee for Human Rights)

Release Zimbabwean Trade Unionists

http://capwiz.com/lchr/issues/alert/?alertid=3685056&type=CU

ecoi.net summary:
More than 100 trade union leaders and supporters arrested and detained in Harare, Bulawayo/ they were preparing for demonstrations that were intended as a peaceful protest against ongoing human rights violations, as well as tax increases, fuel costs and shortages of basic commodities
Country:
Zimbabwe
Source:
Human Rights First (formerly Lawyers Committee for Human Rights)
Original link:
http://capwiz.com/lchr/issues/alert/?alertid=3685056&type=CU
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
8 October 2003
Document ID:
1187714 (former ID 4474)

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