Today’s update of human rights events around the world.
ZIMBABWE: Roy Bennett remanded in custody until 4 March
MDC Treasurer General, and Deputy Minister of Agriculture designate, Roy Bennett has been remanded in custody to the 4th of March 2009. The Magistrate indicated that he would hear submission and arguments on whether or not to grant him bail tomorrow (Thursday 19 February 2009). This is Zimbabwe
MEXICO: Ordeal Ends for Sons of Alleged Guerrillas
Antonio and Héctor Cerezo, whose parents have been accused by the Mexican authorities of founding a guerrilla group, walked free out of prison this week after serving seven-and-a-half year sentences. According to human rights organizations, they were victims of state revenge. IPS
CHINA: Aids takes deadly toll
Chinese officials have said that HIV/Aids was the leading cause of death last year, compared with other infectious diseases. BBC
SWEDEN: Ex-Guantanamo man accepted
Sweden has agreed to give asylum to a Chinese Muslim man who was held at Guantanamo Bay for almost five years. BBC
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