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Zimbabwe National Co-ordinator at Young African Leaders Forum – YALF
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Former Computer Technician at National Railways of Zimbabwe
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Studied Sports Coaching at International Football Institute
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Studied at NRZ training center
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Studied Networking & Telecommunications atNIIT AVONDALE
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Studied Sport Coaching at rufaro stadium
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Went to NRZ
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Went to Marlborough High, Harare
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Lives in Harare, Zimbabwe
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Single
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From Harare, Zimbabwe
Dr Patson Dzamara brief on what happened to Linda
Let me also take this opportunity to give clarity on something I feel is critical and for us to really know the dynamics involved. After my numerous posts about her, I received a lot of enquiries as to what has prolonged her incarceration and I wish to set the record straight .
The fact that Lynda is a political prisoner is incontestable. She is not a criminal and she must not be behind bars.
However, there is fine line between the legality and illegality of her detention. Let’s start with the illegal dimension. Her detention can be deemed illegal because she didn’t appear before a court within 48 hours of her arrest and that’s illegal according to our constitution. We are hoping to secure her release on that premise.
On the other hand, like I stated before, Lynda absconded a court appearance for a previous case after we were beaten by riot police at the Africa Unity Square on the 20th of June. She was injured just like most of us and so she couldn’t travel to Mutare for her court appearance.
Those who appreciate the law would know that absconding a court appearance is a good enough reason to be denied bail for another case. So it’s not that the lawyers are incompetent or that we are neglecting a comrade.
After all is said and done, we appreciate the fact that all cases against Lynda are politically motivated and obviously spurious. As such our solidarity is necessary.
Let’s stand together as one tomorrow and send a clear message to this failed regime that we won’t ever allow a wounded soldier to die. Also remember that we stick to peaceful non-violent means in whatever we do.
Bring your flags tomorrow, 8.30am at Mbare Magistrate Courts.
Aluta continua…
Dr. Patson Dzamara