Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chinono who has been released on bail, says he will continue speaking out.
The Zim court has barred him from posting on twitter.
I just had a conversation with Hopewell Chinโono, the first since the evening of 19 July, the day before his arrest. It was good to catch up. Heโs in good spirits. He sends his regards and huge gratitude for standing by him during his period of incarceration.
A BIG thank you to our tireless team of lawyers who dedicated their energies for more than 1 month in & out of court to secure freedom for Hopewell & Jacob. The #Taskisnotended as we seek to foster a culture of human rights in Zimbabwe. Siyabonga Tatenda Thank You.
Bravo to @DougColtart & the team for their relentless efforts to secure bail for Hopewell Chinono. The state has nowhere to run & i hope HC sues these instruments of repression in their personal capacities.Good news that Jacob Ngarivhume is also released.
Logic defeats prejudice
I received this concerning another victim of abduction & torture. The traumatic experience & fear sends many into silence. The young man is receiving attention. I fear there are many out there like him. Please get in touch for help. Donโt suffer in silence #ZimbabweanLivesMatter
I received this concerning another victim of abduction & torture. The traumatic experience & fear sends many into silence. The young man is receiving attention. I fear there are many out there like him. Please get in touch for help. Donโt suffer in silence #ZimbabweanLivesMatter
My thoughts & prayers this morning are with #FreeHopewell & his legal team. I pray that bail will be granted & that the gross injustice he has faced will end. I hope the Judge & all those responsible will read Isaiah 1 which has stark warnings for those who perpetuate injustice.
Further to my earlier tweet concerning Hopewell Chinโono. Iโm advised that the symptoms he is exhibiting include a fever, muscle aches, headache & distorted taste. Iโm advised that a swab was taken & relevant tests are being conducted #ZimbabweanLivesMatter#FreeHopewell
I have just visited Hopewell Chinโono at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison and can confirm that he is unwell. We have alerted his private doctor who will be attending to him immediately and we will act accordingly based on the medical assessment and advice. #ZimbabweanLivesMatter
Hopewell is seeing a doctor now,but one is left with the distinct impression that making him sick was a deliberate objective of the state.
Still no answer why as an awaiting trial prisoner he's being held with the convicted in very overcrowded conditions. A vector f)r C19