The trial for 98 people arrested during a March protest will wait until May 8, Harare Magistrate Sheunesu Matova decided. These individuals face charges for joining a public gathering that prosecutors claim was meant to cause violence.
Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje says the accused gathered at Robert Mugabe Square around 9:20 a.m. on March 31. The government alleges this assembly was part of a larger plan to create disorder throughout the capital city.
Officials report the protesters shouted against the government, threw stones at police officers, and tried to block roads with bricks and burning tires. Some participants allegedly recorded videos and took photos of the demonstration.
These images later appeared on social media platforms. The authorities believe these posts were shared to encourage more unrest across the country.
Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje says the accused gathered at Robert Mugabe Square around 9:20 a.m. on March 31. The government alleges this assembly was part of a larger plan to create disorder throughout the capital city.
Officials report the protesters shouted against the government, threw stones at police officers, and tried to block roads with bricks and burning tires. Some participants allegedly recorded videos and took photos of the demonstration.
These images later appeared on social media platforms. The authorities believe these posts were shared to encourage more unrest across the country.
