Mnangagwa Permits MDC's Planned Demonstrations - Report
The government will not interfere with the planned MDC demonstration tomorrow unless there are signs of violence that will need security forces to intervene.
Zim Morning Post reports that a high-level meeting was held at President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Munhumutapa Offices and a decision to allow the demonstrations to proceed was made.
The permanent secretary for the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Ndavaningi Nick Mangwana is quoted as saying:
The president who is also the head of state said the demonstration will go on with no disturbances from the security forces unless there in need for involvement.
In terms of section 59 of the Constitution, it is every person’s right to demonstrate and the government will not infringe on this right.
Security forces are found in every establishment for the reason of safeguarding human life, dignity, property, peace and maintain order.
The forces have to ensure the safety and protection of individuals participating in the demonstrations and also those not participating.