Namibia: Jailed Ex-MP's Bid for Release Fails

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Namibia: Jailed Ex-MP's Bid for Release Fails

[Namibian] Former National Assembly member Geoffrey Mwilima's attempt to get a High Court order that would pave the way for his release from prison on medical grounds has failed.

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