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Zimbabwe Troops Accused of 'Systematic Torture' of Protestors
News and issues making the headlines each day.
A government-appointed human rights group in Zimbabwe has accused soldiers of using "systematic torture" in a crackdown on protests.
Unrest broke out more than a week ago following a sharp rise in fuel prices.
Also on the programme: We find out about a new proposed law in Hong Kong aimed to control performances of China's national anthem; and more on reggae's new UNESCO status as "intangible cultural heritage".
(Photo: Zimbabwe protests, Credit: Getty Images)
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Wed 23 Jan 201910:06GMT
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