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Zimbabwe

Lawyers protest against judicial system - 5 November
Members of the Zimbabwe Law Society yesterday held a meeting in Harare on Wednesday to protest against the manner in which the country's judiciary system is being handled. High on the list of their grievances was the continued harassment of human rights lawyers which has so far resulted in the arrest and detention of several lawyers while discharging their official duties. - The Zimbabwe Times website

Law Society speaks on harassment of lawyers, disrespect of the courts - 5 November
Statement on Harassment, Improper Interference and Gross Disrespect of the Courts by the State and its Agents. - Zimbabwe Journalists website

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