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Heavy riot police in Bulawayo's CBD
25 Aug 2016 at 10:16hrs | Views
There is heavy riot police presence in Bulawayo's Central Business district this Thursday a development that has unsettled residents.
Scores of baton wielding police officers are seen patrolling the CBD.
Local residents expressed dismay over the deployment of the police saying President Robert Mugabe's government is attempting to silence dissenting voices.
Several Zapu youth members clad in party regalia are also in full force in the CBD.
It was not immediately clear whether they are planning to stage a demonstration.
Recently, they have been vocal on non-implementation of devolution.
The city has been calm since last protests held by Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA).
Scores of baton wielding police officers are seen patrolling the CBD.
Local residents expressed dismay over the deployment of the police saying President Robert Mugabe's government is attempting to silence dissenting voices.
It was not immediately clear whether they are planning to stage a demonstration.
Recently, they have been vocal on non-implementation of devolution.
The city has been calm since last protests held by Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA).
Source - Byo24News
