Dr Paul Thistle: Zimbabwe

Medical Facility Dept: Vinece Chigariro, head of the church group in Zimbabwe, said Sunday the doctor's departure was changed from Sept. 1 after violent disturbances at the medical facility Thursday by villagers demanding his reinstatement, according to CTV. Twelve people were arrested after Thursday's unrest and eight nurses were held for questioning on allegations of incitement to violence. Dr Paul Thistle, chief medical officer at the Howard hospital about 80 kilometres northeast of Harare, said the order was not a legal decision by Zimbabwean immigration or police authorities. After 16 years at the mission, Thistle clashed with church leaders over fundraising for the facility and local aid projects. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.