British newspaper journalist arrested in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe police have arrested a correspondent for UK newspaper The Independent under new security laws.

British newspaper journalist arrested in Zimbabwe
Tue, 05 Feb, 2002 - 08:42

Zimbabwe police have arrested a correspondent for UK newspaper The Independent under new security laws.

Basildon Peta is believed to be accused of organising an illegal protest against strict media curbs being debated by MPs.

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