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February 25, 2017

Angelista Charama Flees Zimbabwe To Cyprus After Being Arrested At A Gay Party

Authorities in Harare believe that 18-year-old Angelista Charama fled the country after being detained during a police raid on a private gathering in the Waterfalls suburb. The gathering, described by police as a "gay party," led to the arrest of Charama and several others. Charama, fearing prosecution and the threat of severe penalties, left Zimbabwe shortly after her release on bail, securing a student visa to North Cyprus. The raid occurred late in the evening, with officers entering the premises, disrupting the gathering, and arresting everyone present. Witnesses reported that police officers aggressively handcuffed attendees before loading them into a police vehicle and transporting them to a local station. Among those detained were 21-year-old Tinotenda Marimbe, 19-year-

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