Lusaka, 5 June 2013 - The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court ruled today that the criminal case against HIV activist Paul Kasonkomona should be transferred to the High Court for a hearing on the constitutional issues raised by the defence around the right to freedom of expression. Kasonkomona was arrested in April 2013 …» Read More
Johannesburg, 22 May – In May 2013 two young men were charged in terms of section 155 of the Zambian Penal Code which criminalises any person who has carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature. It also subjects to criminal penalties any person who permits a male …» Read More
Lusaka, 14 May – On 15 and 16 May, the Magistrate’s Court in Lusaka will hear the case of Paul Kasonkomona, a respected HIV activist and National Coordinator of Engender Rights-Zambia, who was arrested after he appeared on television arguing that the rights of sexual minorities – including lesbian, gay …» Read More