Tag Archives: James Mwape

Despite acquittal, trial revealed deep Zambian injustices

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

The arrest, trial, year-long detention and recent acquittal of Philip Mubiana and James Mwape on homosexuality charges demonstrate much that’s wrong with Zambia’s legal, political and social life, along with a few strengths, lawyer Anneke Meekotter writes in the Southern … Continue reading →

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Zambia frees 2 allegedly gay men after year in prison

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

Breaking news from Zambia: Zambia detainees Philip Mubiana and James Mwape were acquitted today of charges of violating the Zambian law against homosexual activity, human rights activists report. They had been in custody since May 5, 2013. They were arrested … Continue reading →

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Commentary: Let’s face facts about Zambian corruption

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

Juliet Mphande, a human rights, media and peace activist from Zambia, writes: ZAMBIA IN CRISIS On June 8, 2014, Zambian deputy minister of foreign affairs Gabriel Namulambe made a well-orchestrated media performance in response to visiting United States of America … Continue reading →

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Zambia to West: Don’t watch when we jail LGBT people

Posted on June 25, 2014 by

Zambian officials took offense this week at the presence of diplomatic observers in a courtroom where two allegedly gay young men are on trial on charges of violating Zambia’s anti-homosexuality law. “US, German support for sodomy-accused disappoints State” stated the … Continue reading →

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Verdict delayed in Zambian anti-gay trial

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

A verdict has been delayed in the trial of  two young Zambian men who have been imprisoned for more than a year on homosexuality charges. The trial had been scheduled to end May 30, but it was delayed, reportedly until … Continue reading →

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Zambian LGBT rights at risk in May 30 verdict

Posted on May 21, 2014 by

LGBT rights activists are looking forward apprehensively to the end of the trial of two young Zambian men who have been imprisoned for more than a year on homosexuality charges. The outcome of the trial, scheduled to end May 30, … Continue reading →

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LGBT in Zambia: ‘How many more lives will be ruined?’

Posted on March 29, 2014 by

In response to the latest court case against alleged homosexuals in Zambia, the leader of the Zambian human rights organization Friends of Rainka has called for an end to persecution of LGBT people. Juliet Mphande, executive director of Friends of … Continue reading →

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