Six Zimbabwean activists are on trial and may face the death penalty for watching a video about the revolts in Egypt. They had been detained since February 19 and suffered physical and mental abuse. Although released they now have to find US$12,000 bail.

A global day of protest in solidarity with the six Zimbabwean activists takes place on 21 March 2011.

In South Africa, assemble at the Pretorius corner of Banket Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Email [email][email protected]

In the USA, protest outside the Zimbabwe embassy in either Washington DC or New York. Email [email][email protected]

In London gather outside the Zimbabwe embassy on The Strand. Email Peter Dwyer [email][email protected]

In Australia it takes place 18 March 2011. Gather at 257 Collins Street, Melbourne, 18 March, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Email [email][email protected]

If you want to donate to their bail and defence campaign fund send payment to:

Account name:
CDL Solidarity
Bank: Nedbank
Killarney Branch
Johannesburg
South Africa
Branch Code 191 60535
Account Number: 100 185 3784
Swift Code NEDSZAJJ
Please use reference: Zimbabwean Treason Trialists.