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Police sanction Chamisa's #ShutDownHarare march
04 Jun 2018 at 06:09hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Republic police has approved the MDC-T demonstration this week to force the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to accede to their demands, which include being involved in the printing of ballot papers for the July 30 harmonised elections.
The MDC Alliance also want to know the company printing ballot papers, something not provided for in the law.
"Your notification letter to hold a march on the 05., of June 2018 at Africa Unity Square, from 1000hours to 1430hours has been noted. The march shall start from Africa Unity Square then proceed along Jason Moyo to the intersection of Harare Street and Jason Moyo. Less than 5 people will proceed to hand over a petition at Zimbabwe Election Commission. After handing over the petition, you shall proceed along Harare Street turn right into Samora Machel, turn right into First Street, turn left into Nelson Mandela and back to Africa Unity Square," wrote the police to Douglas Mwonzora.
"Please confine your march to the above-stated venue, route and time outlined
However, the police threatened that "The provisions of section 29 of the Public Order and Security Act Chapter 11:17 will be invoked if any of the conditions stated above, is violated."
Police have warned that anyone found on the wrong side of the law during demonstrations mooted by opposition political parties should be prepared for the consequences.
Below is that ZRP letter to MDC-T on tomorrow's planned demonstration in Harare.
The MDC Alliance also want to know the company printing ballot papers, something not provided for in the law.
"Your notification letter to hold a march on the 05., of June 2018 at Africa Unity Square, from 1000hours to 1430hours has been noted. The march shall start from Africa Unity Square then proceed along Jason Moyo to the intersection of Harare Street and Jason Moyo. Less than 5 people will proceed to hand over a petition at Zimbabwe Election Commission. After handing over the petition, you shall proceed along Harare Street turn right into Samora Machel, turn right into First Street, turn left into Nelson Mandela and back to Africa Unity Square," wrote the police to Douglas Mwonzora.
"Please confine your march to the above-stated venue, route and time outlined
However, the police threatened that "The provisions of section 29 of the Public Order and Security Act Chapter 11:17 will be invoked if any of the conditions stated above, is violated."
Police have warned that anyone found on the wrong side of the law during demonstrations mooted by opposition political parties should be prepared for the consequences.
Below is that ZRP letter to MDC-T on tomorrow's planned demonstration in Harare.
Source - Byo24News
