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23 November 2008

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Photojournalist arrested, equipment seized

The editor of the newspaper, Davison Maruziva told the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe that Hungwe was arrested at the shop in the afternoon while on duty. Hungwe was arrested by two police officers who also seized his camera.

Maruziva informed MISA-Zimbabwe that the taking of photos incensed the police as they battled to contain a scramble at the shop resulting in police dogs being unleashed on prospective customers. Tens of people were injured in the process including soldiers and police officers who had a separate queue to buy goods from that of the general public.

Maruziva informed MISA Zimbabwe that he rushed to Makro and tried to negotiate the release of Hungwe without success. Hungwe was eventually taken and detained at the Harare Central Police Station for an hour before being released on the instructions of the Police Spokesperson Oliver Mandipaka. His camera was later returned.

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