Zimbabwean repression of dissent continues

A leading human rights activist in Zimbabwe was denied bail on Wednesday 16 January following his arrest, as part of what Amnesty International said is an ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression in the country ahead of this year's elections. Okay Machisa, who was remanded in custody until 30 January, is the director of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association. He was arrested on Monday 14 January in the capital, Harare, and charged with publishing falsehoods, fraud and forgery after allegedly conducting illegal voter registration. Another official from the same organisation, Leo Chamahwinya, was also arrested recently and faces the same charges.

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