Political violence flares up again

Seventeen MDC-T supporters were yesterday arrested, while 10 others were reportedly left hospitalized after fearsome clashes with the police, when the law enforcement agents swooped on the opposition's supporters at a rally in Harare South.

Police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said a total of 17 MDC-T activists had been arrested, including Erick Murai, the Highfield East MP, for holding an illegal gathering.

She said investigations were underway. However, sources said police officers had to open fire, as the situation got tense in an attempt to disperse the defiant MDC-T supporters, who had apparently, launched violent resistance to the authorities' calls to abandon the rally.