A Journalist Released but Still Prosecuted

On 7 May, journalist Blessed Mhlanga obtained his provisional release and was detained for 72 days after being arrested for "transmitting data inciting violence or material damage" on 24 February. Prior to his arrest, he interviewed a war veteran and former prominent member of ZANU-PF, the ruling party, who had criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Zimbabwean authorities must abandon all charges against Blessed Mhlanga, as these prosecuti…