1. Posted on Monday 5 May 2008 - 09:35

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   Conrad Dube Mwanawashe, AfricaNews reporter in Harare, Zimbabwe

   A High Court judge has granted bail to jailed Zimbabwean journalist Frank Chikowore who was arrested about three weeks ago on charges of public violence. Chikowore, who is also AfricaNews reporter, was arrested on the same day with 50 members of the opposition.

   

   They were also granted bail after the opposition called for a nationwide strike to press for the release of presidential results.
   
   Justice Ben Hlatshwayo overturned a ruling by a lower court which had said they that they must remain in custody as the situation in the country was 'volatile.'
   
   Lawyer for the MDC Alec Muchadehama said: "We are happy that justice has prevailed and they have regained their liberty."
   
   
   Keywords: zimbabwe society

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1. Posted on Monday 05 May 2008 15:25

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   Peter Vlam

   

   Peter Vlam
   92 berichten
   Lid sinds April 2007
   Amsterdam

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   Thanks for keeping us up to date Conrad. And great Frank is out. Hope he is well and safe with his family.

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2. Posted on Tuesday 06 May 2008 12:53

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   Selay

   

   Selay Marius K.
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   Lid sinds February 2008
   Abidjan

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   We Africanews community members are glad to know that one of ours is now free and is enjoying his right to freedom of expression and freedom of thought!
   Let's congratulate Conrad for his good job, he is a good colleague indeed!
   
   Selay
   AfricaNews Reporter, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

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   Selay M.K.

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3. Posted on Tuesday 06 May 2008 17:30

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   Andrew

   

   Andrew Kanyegirire
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   Lid sinds January 2008
   South Africa

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   Glad that Frank is out. Stay motivated every little action will in the long run lead to the broader political change that is now more necessary than ever.

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   TASK

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