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Zimbabwe rights group says 2 female activists free

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July 3, 2008

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—A Zimbabwean rights group says two women activists have been freed after nearly six weeks in prison.

Women and Men of Zimbabwe Arise spokeswoman Annie Sibanda says Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu were granted bail Thursday.

The two women were arrested in Harare on May 28 after holding a peaceful protest and have been charged with disturbing the peace and publishing statements prejudicial to the state.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice honored Williams last year with an International Women of Courage Award.

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