Human rights lawyer representing Zimbabwean opposition politicians assaulted: Human rights lawyer Obey Shava was allegedly attacked by four unidentified men who left him severely injured, said Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.
“ZLHR condemns this barbaric form of violence against Shava as a violation of human rights. He has a right to live free from violence and mistreatment. We believe this savage attack on Shava is a desperate attempt to silence him and deter him from carrying out his critical work as a legal practitioner.
In a statement on social media, the International Commission of Jurists - Africa condemned the attack on the human rights lawyer, saying “lawyers shall not be identified with their clients or their clients’ causes as a result of discharging their functions”.“ICJ is deeply concerned about the vicious attack on Zimbabwean lawyer Obey Shava who represented Joana Mamombe and Cecelia Chimbiri after their abduction and torture, sexual assault and torture.
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