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The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announced on Tuesday 23 May in Atlanta that the 2006 laureates are Akbar Ganji, Iran, and Arnold Tsunga, Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe: Government publishes anti-terrorism bill
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Zimbabwe: ICJ observes preliminary hearing of Voice of the People radio trustees charged under Broadcasting Services Act
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