Zimbabwe Opposition Party Leader Denied Bail

Human rights organizations and Amnesty International have strongly criticized the Zimbabwean High Court's decision to uphold the denial of bail to opposition party leader Jameson Timba and 78 activists arrested after an unauthorized gathering in Harare. The activists face charges related to promoting public violence and have been detained for a month, prompting calls for their immediate release. Allegations of police assault and injuries among the detainees have surfaced, further intensifying concerns about their prolonged detention. Despite demands for bail and assertions of constitutional rights by groups like the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, the High Court judge has supported the lower court's decision, sparking condemnation and vows to pursue legal avenues to secure the activists' liberty.