CFE Statement on Zimbabwean Journalist Blessed Mhlanga’s continued detention

Released on: April 18, 2025

CFE Statement on Zimbabwean Journalist Blessed Mhlanga’s continued detention

Monday marked Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga’s 50th day behind bars. His unlawful arrest and detention is but one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s many attempts to silence the press and criminalize speech under unconstitutional laws.

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