Urgent Action update: Activist and opposition members await trial

Activist Rashid Mahiya and opposition Members of Parliament, Charlton Hwende and Joanna Mamombe are awaiting trial.

Activist Rashid Mahiya and opposition Members of Parliament, Charlton Hwende and Joanna Mamombe are awaiting trial on the charge of ‘subverting a constitutional government’. The charge could end up with a sentence of more than 20 years in prison. All three have been released on bail and are awaiting trial.

Take action.

PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 23 MAY 2019

Please write urgently in your own words or using the template letter included in English or Shona to:

President of Zimbabwe

Emmerson Mnangagwa

Munhumutapa Building

Corner Sam Nujoma / Samora Machel 

Harare, Zimbabwe

Email: [email protected] 

Salutation: Your Excellency

Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country.

His Excellency Col (Rtd) Christian M. Katsande Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe House 429 Strand WC2R 0JR 020 7836 7755 Fax 020 7379 1167 Telexes 262014/262115 [email protected] [email protected] www.zimlondon.gov.zw

Please check with your section before sending appeals after the above date.