MDC mayor detained in Zim
2009-03-15 11:35
Special Report
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Harare - Zimbabwe police on Saturday detained a mayor from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party following political violence in the east of the country earlier this week, a party spokesperson said.
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) spokesperson Pishayi Muchauraya told AFP Admire Mukorera, the deputy mayor for the city of Mutare, was taken from his home early on Saturday by detectives from the police law and order section.
"They said his vehicle was used during political disturbances in Buhera but they did not give details," Muchauraya said.
"He is detained at Mutare central police station but they plan to take him to Buhera. When we went to see him he had not been charged."
In a reference to President Robert Mugane's party, he added, "What surprises us is that we have supporters who had houses burnt by Zanu-PF supporters this week and we made reports to the police with names of suspects but nothing has been done."
- SAPA