Journalist And Politician Grace Kwinjeh Arrested
ZCTU/MDC Mass Action Arrest Update:
For journalists covering these events contact
Mlamuleli Sibanda at 263-(0)11-620 232 or info@zctu.co.zw

A number of members of the MDC National Executive have been arrested and taken to the Matapi Police Station in Mbare. They include the Deputy Foreign Secretary and journalist, Grace Kwinje and the Deputy Health Secretary, Kerry Kay. They say that many others are in detention and many have been severly beaten by the Police.

Fifeteen people were arrested, including the ZCTU Secretary General Wellington Chibhebhe, President Lovemore Matombo arrested. They were assaulted during his arrest. There was heavy police presence in the city since morning. The march route was sealed. Last night 4 people were arrested. Zanu PF militia wearing party regalia moved from point to point intimidating people.
Chitungwiza: Heavy deployment of the army with tankers. 50 arrested including members of the Chitungwiza Residents Associationand the former Chitungwiza Mayor’s wife. All the 50 are in detention
Plumtree: Heavy Police presence Gwanda: Heavy Police presence
Hwange: Daniel Ncube taken for 4hrs being interrogated.
Bulawayo : About 20 people arrested, including regional Chairperson, Secretary, and organiser. Two people arrested yesterday and still at the Police.
Beitbridge: 3 people arrested.
Masvingo: No arrests so far. Mr. Gapare questioned by Masvingo Police. 15 Police Officers with button sticks, with
canisters and guns seal ZCTU Offices.
Mutare : 20 people arrested, 8 Police Officers surrounding the Mutare ZCTU Office with button sticks and canisters.
Ordinary citizens being bitten up
and situation tense.
Chinhoyi: 15 Workers arrested , Regional chairperson taken for 4hours interrogation. Regional Officer and three others
arrested yesterday and still in detention, including one who had brought food.
Kariba : Committee members intimidated by Police.
Gweru : 16 Arrested one arrested yesterday morning, released but recalled today.
Shurugwi : Executive members taken for interrogation.
Gokwe: Executive members taken for interrogation.
Kwekwe: Executive members taken for interrogation.
Chegutu: 15 Arrested two were picked for interrogation yesterday.
Information as of 15.30 Zimbabwean time 13/09/2006