The three are accused of taking part in an illegal demonstration on May 13.
Three members of Zimbabwe's opposition MDC Alliance were arrested in a Harare hospital on Tuesday. Their court hearing took place in the hospital.Zimbabwean prosecutors have proposed ZW$2,000 bail for recently abducted and tortured MDC Alliance youth activists Cecilia Chimburu, 31, Netsai Marova, 21, and member of the house of assembly Joana Mamombe, 27.The state further wants them to report three times a week to the police station nearest to where they live.
Their “flash” demonstration on May 13 in the Harare suburb of Warren Park happened during the Covid-19 lockdown. It was the state’s case that they contravened official regulations on Covid 19 prevention, containment and treatment. The state argued that the accused intended to"promote public violence or breaches of peace". It also alleged that the demonstrators had carried a placard with"unlock us before we revolt" written on it in bold letters - a clear sign they were out to cause chaos.
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