In a harrowing turn of events, a prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Obey Shava was brutally attacked by unidentified assailaints.
Obey Shava was reportedly ambushed yesterday evening by four men who broke his legs and left him battling for his life.
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), to which Obey Shava is affiliated, swiftly condemned the savage act, emphasizing the need for justice and the urgent protection of citizens during these tumultuous times.
CCC spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi Mahere expressed deep concern for Shava’s well-being and called for a speedy recovery.
We’ve received a disturbing report that human rights defender & lawyer @obeyshava1 was badly assaulted this evening. We condemn this savage act and wish him a speedy recovery,” she wrote on her Twitter account.
Another top CCC lawyer, Advocate Thabani Mpofu, expressed his concern over the safety of citizens during this tumultuous season. He emphasized that citizens safety must be a priority on the state’s agenda.
Top CCC Lawyer Obey Shava was this evening viciously attacked by 4 men who broke his legs and left him battling for his life. The safety of our citizens must be uppermost on the state’s agenda, particularly during this crazy season. Wishing this champion a speedy recovery.
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Obey Shava, renowned for his dedication to upholding human rights, has been a vocal advocate for the CCC and has notably represented activists Joanna Mamombe, Cecelia Chimbiri, and Netsai Marova in their high-profile court case in 2020.
The trio had faced charges of falsifying their abduction by state security agents, a case that drew international attention and criticism.
Source iHarare
