Zimbabwe police with riot gear fired tear gas, used batons and water cannons on people who gathered to hear a speech by the country’s top opposition leader
Police surround opposition party supporters who had gathered to hear a speech by the country's top opposition leader in Harare, November 20, 2019
The MDC accuses Mnangagwa of adopting the heavy-handed tactics of his predecessor, Robert Mugabe, who ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years until his generals turned against him in a coup two years ago. Mugabe died on September 5. Hundreds of police blocked roads leading to MDC headquarters in Harare but supporters continued to gather, singing and chanting before the arrival of party leader Chamisa.
"What this tells you is that we [have] a rogue regime. What this tells you is that we are in a pariah state," he said during a speech he dubbed hope of the nation address.Critics accuse Mnangagwa's government of intolerance of dissent, pointing to protest bans and arrest of dozens of activists since January on charges of subverting the government.
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