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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Councillor Ishmael Maukazuva of Ward 12 in Chivhu, Mashonaland East Province, has been arrested on allegations of cyber-bullying and harassment.<\/p>\n

According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), Maukazuva is accused of violating the Data Protection Act by sharing a video on a residents\u2019 WhatsApp group, which allegedly shows a woman criticising President Mnangagwa\u2019s handling of the economy and making derogatory remarks about the ZANU PF party leader.<\/p>\n

Maukazuva, represented by ZLHR\u2019s Paidamoyo Saurombe, was detained overnight at a Chivhu police station and was expected to appear in Chivhu Magistrates Court on Thursday.<\/p>\n

This arrest makes Maukazuva the latest individual to face charges related to insulting President Mnangagwa, joining a growing list of people targeted by Zimbabwean authorities in their intensified crackdown on criticism of the country\u2019s leader.<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights views Maukazuva\u2019s arrest as a disturbing escalation of the authorities\u2019 assault on dissent, where perceived opponents of President Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU PF party are being aggressively pursued, and arrested by the police.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Councillor Ishmael Maukazuva of Ward 12 in Chivhu, Mashonaland East Province, has been arrested on allegations of cyber-bullying and harassment. 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