Zimbabwe opposition 'assaulted in custody'

Nine opposition activists who were to be arraigned today on charges of attempted murder and illegal weapons possession all required medical attention for injuries sustained since their arrests, doctors said.

Zimbabwe opposition 'assaulted in custody'

Nine opposition activists who were to be arraigned today on charges of attempted murder and illegal weapons possession all required medical attention for injuries sustained since their arrests, doctors said.

One of the activists collapsed in the courthouse, and the judge agreed to lawyers’ appeals to adjourn the hearing and allow them to get medical treatment, opposition officials told reporters at the Harare magistrates’ court.

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