Zimbabwe: Lawyer's Arrest Raises Fear of Broader Crackdown

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Johannesburg — The Zimbabwe government's politically motivated arrest of prominent human rights lawyer Harrison Nkomo raises fears of a broader crackdown on government critics, Human Rights Watch said today.

"The arrest of a leading human rights lawyer may signal the government's escalation of its crackdown on perceived opponents," said Georgette Gagnon, Africa director at Human Rights Watch. "It would be unfortunate if Harrison Nkomo became the 'canary in the coal mine.' He should be released immediately."

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