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Canada: Musician ordered deported to Zimbabwe because he failed to disclose HIV status to sex partners

3 April 2013

British Columbia

Canada

Deportation

Musician ordered deported to Zimbabwe because he failed to disclose HIV status to sex partners

April 3, 2013

Source: National Post

Charles Kokanai Mzite’s life has been one of shifting fortunes, from international touring with an acclaimed African musical troupe, even performing for Oprah Winfrey, to fleeing political repression as a refugee to Canada; from the sanctuary of Vancouver’s vibrant artistic community to a B.C. prison.

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