On 3 August, Zimbabwean human rights defender Bhekimpilo Mbedzi was granted bail by the High Court of Zimbabwe following his arrest on 15 July, for posting a video on social media calling for protests against the recently enacted Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3. His release however is not unconditional. Bhekimpilo Mbedzi continues to face charges of ‘inciting an unlawful gathering’ with the State alleging that he failed to notify the relevant authorities of the event. The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately end the prosecution of and drop all charges against Bhekimpilo Mbedzi as he is being prosecuted solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights.
