Beatrice Mtetwa has been one of the leading human rights lawyers in Zimbabwe for the past decade. She has represented journalists, lawyers, human rights activists and Movement for Democratic Change officials. She has also been arrested and detained on several occasions. There are 34 cables that mention her name and shed some light on her activities. Here they are.
34-Mtetwa opposed admission of emails from Hitschmann
33-Mtetwa complained that Bennett’s trial was too slow
32-Police warned Mtetwa against stage managing protests
31-Hungwe most independent judge!
30-Mtetwa said prosecutor’s behaviour was bizarre
29-Mtetwa said ZANU-PF was delaying implementing GPA to rebuild
28-Magistrate in near shouting match with Mtetwa
27-Mtetwa said GPA will not work as long as Tomana is AG
25-No law that allows anybody to grab you in your night clothes
24-Lawyer refused access to detainee
23-Awards galore for human rights activists
22-Case against American journalist thrown out
21-Police cracked down on US vote counters
20-Mtetwa nominated for International Women of Courage Award
19-Lawyers march ends in violence
18-No charges preferred against MDC detainees
17-Charges against VOP trustees dropped
16-Mtetwa said crackdown on VOP was aimed at ZLHR
15-Mtetwa used a Swazi passport
14-Zimbabwe ambassador told not to intimidate activists
13-Mtetwa said police changed charge of NCA demonstrators
12-Mtetwa complained about inhuman treatment of ANZ directors
11-We are prepared to die for a democratic constitution
8-US embassy questioned Daily News’s credibility
7-Mudzuri, Mtetwa out to score a point
6-Mtetwa asked court to deduct costs from Mohadi’s salary
5-Mtetwa battled to stop Meldrum’s deportation
4-Zvobgo advised Mudzuri to challenge Chombo’s suspension
2-Legal community was concerned about appointment of Chidyausiku
1-Mtetwa said McNally decided to stay on after getting support from Vatican
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