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SACP condemns the US’ Joe Biden administration for attacking Syria
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The South African Communist Party (SACP) strongly condemns the Joe Biden administration of the United States for attacking Syria on Thursday, 25 February 2021. The attack resulted in numerous casualties. The situation in Syria, and other international situations, must be resolved by peaceful and democratic means, and within the bounds of multilateralism. The SACP denounces the United States’ continued imperialist aggression and unilateralism.
Bail appeal for teacher jailed 16 months
January 2, 2021 in Local, News
MASVINGO Human rights lawyers have filed a High Court bail appeal for a widowed primary school teacher sentenced to 16 months imprisonment after she was arrested for public violence during a “peaceful” protest for better pay.
Sheila Chisirimunhu, a gender and welfare secretary for the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), began her jail time last week amid outrage from trade union movements and human rights campaigners.
“We are investing our energies in doing all we can to have ARTUZ leader Sheila Chirisamhuru released from prison,” said attorneys from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR).
By Staff Reporter
A MASVINGO female teacher, Sheila Chisirimunhu (53) has been convicted and sentenced to 16 months in prison for public violence after she was arrested while protesting against poor salaries.
According to Amalgamated Rural Teacher Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president Obert Masaraure, Chisirimunhu is a primary school teacher who has served for 30 years and has five dependents.
“She is a primary school teacher who has served for 30 years. The government of Zimbabwe slashed teacher salaries from US$500 monthly to US$30. Sheila joined other teachers and peacefully protested against the illegal salary slash,” he said.
“Sheila was arrested and charged with public violence. No incidence of violence was ever reported during and after the protest. Sheila was ridiculously convicted for public violence.