[Robb Ellis, the owner of TheBeardedManBlogspot sent out this note. It looks like more intimidation by Mugabe of someone who merely operates a website! Can people please spread this around, even to Congressmen and MP's outside Africa. We would be most grateful if this woman's plight were brought to the notice of foreign Governments. Jan]
Hi all
Mag's husband, Rick, has emailed me to say that Mags has been held by police since Thursday. Total stupidity!
Her web site, run from South Africa, is nothing more than a newsletter on events and people in Bulawayo...
http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com/inde...
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Regrettably I have to advise that Margaret has been thrown in Jail for practising as an unaccredited journalist! She was arrested on Thursday 10th April and as I write this she is still being held at the Sauerstown Police station. Her arrest is purely political and I would ask that if you have the capability, that you contact your Congressman / Local MP / Local Police. I believe that the greater the reaction and outrage shown at this totally unwarranted incarceration of a sixty year old Bulawayo born and bred woman who has contributed hugely to the social fabric of Bulawayo, the sooner she will be released.
She is in fine spirit giving any senior official hell, and being extremely well treated by her handling officers. It appears that virtually every police/prison official she deals with is supportive of her, but unfortunately, they are answering to a much higher power.
Obviously we are cashing in all our chips to ensure her early release but anything you are able to do to assist, will be most appreciated.
by Jan Lamprecht
Topic: Zimbabwe: A White Woman with a Website was arrested by Mugabe's Police (Read 999 times)