Zimbabwe's arrest of peaceful protesters casts doubt on possibility of credible referendum

Headline Title:  Zimbabwe's arrest of peaceful protesters casts doubt on referendum 14 February 2013 Attacks by the police on Zimbabwean human rights defenders cast doubt on the country’s ability to hold a credible constitutional referendum and election this year, Amnesty International said today after peaceful protestors were arrested and beaten. Eight members of Zimbabwean women’s social justice movement, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), were arrested outside the Zimbabwean parliament in Harare yesterday after they handed out roses and teddy bears during their annual Valentines…

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