University of Zimbabwe teachers went to court asking judges to stop police from breaking up their protests for better pay. These teachers currently earn just $250 per month but want $2,500 because they struggle to make ends meet on their current wages. Police arrested three teachers last Wednesday when they gathered with signs on campus grounds. The teachers paid $15 fines after spending a night locked up. Their case has created both legal problems and political anger across the country.
The Association of University Teachers filed papers against Police Commissioner Stephen Mutamba and school leaders for using force against peaceful demonstrations. The teachers argue that their right to protest stems directly from the Constitution itself. Their legal team argues that police have broken the law by stopping these gatherings. Teachers have spent their money keeping classes going because university officials ignore their problems. They worry police will keep stopping future protests unless courts help them right away.
The teachers hired Matika, Gwisai, and the Partners law firm to ask for a court order protecting future demonstrations. Judges plan to hear their case today, April 19. This fight reflects growing anger among Zimbabwean workers as the value of money continues to decline each day, while salaries remain unchanged. Public workers across various job sectors face similar hardships due to rising prices.
The Association of University Teachers filed papers against Police Commissioner Stephen Mutamba and school leaders for using force against peaceful demonstrations. The teachers argue that their right to protest stems directly from the Constitution itself. Their legal team argues that police have broken the law by stopping these gatherings. Teachers have spent their money keeping classes going because university officials ignore their problems. They worry police will keep stopping future protests unless courts help them right away.
The teachers hired Matika, Gwisai, and the Partners law firm to ask for a court order protecting future demonstrations. Judges plan to hear their case today, April 19. This fight reflects growing anger among Zimbabwean workers as the value of money continues to decline each day, while salaries remain unchanged. Public workers across various job sectors face similar hardships due to rising prices.
