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Zimbabwe police armed with AK-47 rifles arrested Evan Mawarire, an activist and pastor, from his home in the capital, Harare, on Wednesday morning as a crackdown grew over protests against dramatic fuel price hikes in the economically shattered country. He was clutching a Bible when police bundled him into their car.
Cleric and #ThisFlag campaign leader pastor Evan Mawarire’s trial in a matter in which he is accused of attempting to overthrow the President Robert Mugabe-led government opened yesterday in the High Court.
Detained Zimbabwe protest pastor Evan Mawarire says he’s being well treated in the maximum security prison in Harare where he’s being held – but state media called him a “charlatan” who was past “sell-by date”. His #ThisFlag protest movement said in a press release on Sunday: “He is so grateful for all the prayers, support […]
By MacDonald Dzirutwe A Zimbabwean pastor, accused last year of trying to overthrow President Robert Mugabe’s government after calling for protests, was arrested at the airport when he flew home from the United States on Wednesday, his lawyer said. Evan Mawarire was previously arrested and charged last July, but was freed by a magistrate’s court which […]
By Jeff Chinembiri | Harare Bureau | Firebrand #ThisFlag activist Pastor Evan Mawarire, an exiled preacher who shook President Robert Mugabe’s regime and sparked a series of protests in Zimbabwe will today address students at Harvard University in the United States of America. Mawarire, leader of #ThisFlag campaign, who fled Zimbabwe in August after leading […]
By Professor Matodzi Kariba based preacher and rights activist, Pastor Philip Mugadza was on Friday arrested and charged for allegedly wearing the national flag over his shoulders without seeking permission from Zimbabwean authorities. He was however freed on bail when he appeared before a Harare magistrate on Saturday. Prosecutors claimed that Mugadza, who has since last […]
By Gibbs Dube | VOA Zimbabwe | Pastor Evan Mawarire of #ThisFlag campaign says he is in the United States courtesy of President Robert Mugabe who told thousands of people recently that people like him are not fit to live in the country. The president was reacting to public protests that rocked the country last month […]
By Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Snr. Those who are criticizing Pastor Evan Mawarire for fleeing for his safety are facebook and whatsapp activists who have not yet tasted Robert Mugabe’s wrath. Vanhu vaya vasati vambotsvagwa chero nema neighbourhood ekumusha chaiwo. The Pastor played a critical role in reviving citizen movements in Zimbabwe. We can argue about […]
At the commemoration of Heroes’ Day on Monday, the President arrived at the National Heroes’ Acre to present his traditional address to the nation. Regal as always, he was clad in a bespoke charcoal suit, a starched white shirt and an azure tie. A photographer captured an image of the President as he walked towards […]
By Tatenda Dewa | Harare Bureau | Pastor Evan Mawarire, no doubt, got the Zanu PF establishment quirking by mobilising mass protests in July through his #ThisFlag campaign, but questions are emerging over his decision to flee the country shortly after a court acquitted him on a treason charge. This is especially so given that […]