The two Swaziland
journalists who were jailed for writing and publishing articles critical of the judiciary but later released by the Supreme Court are suing the Swazi Government for millions of
emalangeni.
Thulani Maseko, a human
rights lawyer and writer, wants E20 million (about US$2 million) and Bheki Makhubu, the editor of the Nation
magazine, where the articles appeared, wants E3.7 million.
The pair spent about 470
days in jail of a two-year sentence after being convicted of contempt of court
in a case that attracted condemnation from across the world.
They claim unlawful
arrest, prosecution and detention.
Makhubu, in his letter of
demand directed to the office
of Attorney General Majahenkhaba Dlamini, says his arrest, prosecution and
detention were unlawful and without probable and/or reasonable cause and were
motivated by malicious intent.
Makhubu’s claim includes compensation for malicious arrest,
prosecution and detention; defamation of character; emotional trauma, shock and
discomfort and legal costs incurred during his trial.
Thulani Maseko who is
claiming E20 million stated that he was maliciously prosecuted and he was
released when the Crown conceded that the arrest, prosecution and detentions
were unlawful.
See also
SWAZI
HUMAN RIGHTS WORSEN: AMNESTY
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2014/07/journalists-jailed-to-deter-others.html
US BACKS CONVICTED SWAZI JOURNALISTS
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2014/07/us-backs-convicted-swazi-journalists.html
JUDGE RESTRICTS PRESS FREEDOM
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2014/07/judge-restricts-press-freedom.html
SUPPORT FOR CONVICTED JOURNALISTS
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2014/07/global-support-for-convicted-journalists.html
WHAT CONVICTED JOURNALISTS WROTE
http://swazimedia.blogspot.com/2014/07/convicted-journalists-what-they-wrote.html
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