MDC fears current anti-govt protests could result in martial law
A number of organisations have mobilised citizens to voice their concerns over ‘government corruption’.
CAPE TOWN - The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) fears current demonstrations against the Zimbabwean government could result in martial law.
A number of Zimbabwean civil society organisations, including This Flag movement, have mobilised citizens to voice their concerns about what they call rampant government corruption.
The shutdown comes days after violent protests over the government's decision to limit the import of South African goods.
At the same time, civil servants are also taking to the streets apparently over unpaid wages.
MDC founding member David Coltart says the government's push back could be dangerous.
"One of the real dangers is that we could still have martial law. The military could still respond to this by clamping down viciously and in that way creating a Libyan or Egyptian-type scenario."
We don't want a Libyan or Egyptian type of upheaval in our beloved #Zimbabwe . Genuine freedom will come through peaceful protest.
— David Coltart (@DavidColtart) July 6, 2016
This Flag's Ivan Mawarire says Zimbabweans have had enough of being mistreated.
"Our problem is that the government has not learnt how to respond to the citizens. They've always responded with a heavy hand, arrests, banning, threats and intimidation."
#Zimbabwe nationals in Joburg say it's time for change in the country. pic.twitter.com/JWyH0kNzfr
— malungelo booi (@malungelob) July 6, 2016
