The defense attorney for two young Zambian men charged with homosexual activity has challenged the testimony of a medical assistant whom the prosecution called as an expert witness in the case. In the Oct. 25 continuation of the trial in the Kapiri Mposhi magistrate’s court, the defense objected that it had been seeking information about … Continue reading
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No bail, no trial; 5+ months in Zambian prison on gay charges
Two Zambian men have been jailed for nearly six months without a conviction on homosexuality charges that resulted in their arrest last spring. They are victims of continuing legal delays and the country’s public campaign against homosexuals. The latest delay in the case of Philip Mubiyana and James Mwape came as the judge ordered the … Continue reading
Zambia: Prosecutor absent, no bail after 5+ months in jail
A pattern of legal delays continued this week in the case of two young Zambian men who have been held without bail for more than five months awaiting continuation of their trial on charges of homosexual activity. A decision on the request by Philip Mubiana and James Mwape for bail was scheduled for Oct. 1, … Continue reading
5 months in Zambian jail as gay trial falters; no eyewitnesses
Observers in Zambia supplied this information about the ongoing trial of Philip Mubiana and James Mwape, who could face up to 14 years in prison on charges of homosexual activity: The clock keeps ticking in the homosexuality trial of James Mwape and Philip Mubiana in Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. They’re heading toward five months in jail without … Continue reading
4th month in jail for gay couple facing Zambia trial delays
Activists in Zambia supplied this information about the ongoing trial of Philip Mubiana and James Mwape, who could face up to 14 years in prison on charges of homosexual activity: The homosexuality trial of Philip Mubiana and James Mwape in Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia, has been delayed again. The judge, Kabwe Principal Resident Magistrate John Mbuzi, … Continue reading
Zambia: Sister and police testify against gay pair
Witnesses against two men on trial in Zambia for homosexuality testified this week about the circumstances of their arrest and their interview by police, but gave no direct testimony about the sexual relations they are charged with. James Mwape, 21, and Philip Mubiana, also 21, of rural Kapiri Mposhi are charged with “carnal knowledge of … Continue reading
On the scene in Zambian courtroom in anti-gay case
CORRECTION: The judge in a case against two rural Zambian men accused of homosexual behavior DID NOT ORDER ordered the public out of the courtroom yesterday (June 10), saying that he wanted to spare people from hearing vulgar language. The judge later warned the Times of Zambia reporter not to print incorrect information in the … Continue reading
