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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>THE European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom have said they are keeping an eye on the judiciary following the recent conviction and sentencing of opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala.<\/p>\n

Transform Zimbabwe president Jacob Ngarivhume was convicted of inciting violence and sentenced to four years imprisonment for convening the July 31st protests against corruption in 2020.<\/p>\n

We all see the ugly face of oppression \u2013 says Chamisa after opposition MP Sikhala is sentenced<\/b>
\nProtect your own; SA opposition leader Malema tells Zimbabweans following Ngarivhume\u2019s sentencing<\/b><\/p>\n

Sikhala was convicted and fined US$600 for obstructing the course of justice. The CCC MP who has been in pretrial detention for close to a year remains in jail for pending cases.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe EU is closely monitoring the recent court rulings in #Zimbabwe convicting opposition politicians. Zimbabwe\u2019s constitution ensures citizens\u2019 rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The judiciary is expected to protect these fundamental rights. #human Rights,\u201d the EU said.<\/p>\n

The British Embassy in Harare added, \u201cThe United Kingdom (UK) notes recent court rulings involving opposition politicians. The rights to freedom of assembly and expression are enshrined in #Zimbabwe\u2019s constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cJudicial systems play an important role in independently upholding these rights and guaranteeing due process for all\u201d.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. THE European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom have said they are keeping an eye on the judiciary following the recent conviction and sentencing of opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala. 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