S.African human rights bodies slam arrest of homeless Zimbabweans

Posted Jul 5, 08:43 AM

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) — South African human rights organisations on Saturday condemned the arrest of about 300 destitute Zimbabwean nationals.

“We have been informed by the SAPS (South African Police Service) that the purpose of the raid was to clear the streets and enforce municipal bylaws,” the Lawyers for Human Rights and Legal Resources Centre said in a joint statement.

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