The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have achieved a significant victory in securing the release of two Egyptian nationals, Emad Awny Elgamal and Khaled Fuozi Foudza, who were unlawfully detained by Zimbabwean immigration officials.
Despite possessing valid visitor permits, the two individuals endured over a month of unjust detention. ZLHR took swift action by filing an urgent application at the High Court, challenging their unlawful confinement. As a result of the legal intervention, Emad Awny Elgamal and Khaled Fuozi Foudza were released on April 6, following acknowledgment of their wrongful detention by the Chief Director of Immigration.
This troubling incident has brought attention to potential human rights violations within Zimbabwe’s immigration system and highlights the urgent need for legal reforms to safeguard individuals’ rights and prevent arbitrary detention.
The successful intervention by ZLHR underscores the vital role of legal organizations in protecting individuals’ rights and holding authorities accountable for unjust actions. This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in upholding human rights, and the continued importance of legal advocacy in defending the fundamental principles of justice and fairness.
SOURCE ; NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
