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President of Mozambique's Medical Association Under Arrest

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Mozambique, Breaking News, Freedom of Speech, Health, Human Rights, Protest

After a week-long strike by medical professionals [1] in Mozambique, Dr. Jorge Arroz, the President of Associação Médica de Moçambique [2], was arrested on Sunday night, May 26, 2013, under accusation of “sedition [3]” (incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government). On Twitter and Facebook, @verdademz [4], @canal_moz [5] and other netizens report.

"Manu many health professionals here in the 6th police station of Maputo. Dr. Jorge Arroz is under arrest. Photo by @Verdade newspaper (used with permission) [6]

“Many many health professionals here in the 6th Police Station of Maputo. Dr. Jorge Arroz is under arrest. Photo by @Verdade (used with permission)