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    Zimbabwe’s Latest Clampdown: 18 Political Activists Arrested

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    Zimbabwe police have arrested 18 political activists, including notable pro-democracy campaigner Namatai Kwekweza, in a significant government crackdown. The arrests come ahead of a meeting of southern African heads of state, with authorities warning they would crush opposition protests.

    Key Takeaways

    • 18 activists arrested: Zimbabwe police detained 18 political activists, including Namatai Kwekweza.
    • Government crackdown: The arrests are part of a broader effort to suppress opposition ahead of a major regional meeting.
    • International condemnation: Amnesty International and the Kofi Annan Foundation have condemned the arrests.

    Arrests and Charges

    The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights group is representing the 18 activists who were detained on Wednesday. Among those arrested is Namatai Kwekweza, a 25-year-old pro-democracy campaigner and the inaugural winner of the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize in 2023. Kwekweza and three other activists were removed from a plane at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare. Another 14 activists were arrested the same day for holding a protest in another town.

    The four activists taken off the plane are being charged with disorderly conduct for participating in a court protest in late June. This protest demanded the release of 77 opposition party members who have been in pre-trial detention for more than six weeks. The 77 activists were initially arrested at a barbecue at the house of one of their leaders, with police alleging they gathered "with the intent to promote violence, breaches of peace or bigotry." Among those detained was a mother and her one-year-old baby.

    Government’s Stance

    President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who took over from autocrat Robert Mugabe in a coup in 2017, has been accused of cracking down on political opposition in a manner similar to his predecessor. Numerous opposition members, university students, and labor unionists have been arrested since Mnangagwa, 81, became president. He denies being oppressive but has warned the opposition against what he calls inciting violence. Authorities have moved to subdue any new protests ahead of the meeting of southern African leaders in Harare on August 17.

    International Reaction

    Amnesty International has condemned the arrests, while the Kofi Annan Foundation expressed deep concern over the incident. The international community is closely watching the situation, especially given that Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s first lady, and others were sanctioned by the US earlier this year for alleged involvement in gold and diamond smuggling and human rights abuses.

    Conclusion

    The arrest of 18 political activists in Zimbabwe highlights the ongoing tension between the government and opposition groups. As the country prepares to host a significant regional meeting, the international community will be watching closely to see how these events unfold.

    Sources

    • Zimbabwe police arrest 18 political activists in latest clampdown, Irish Examiner.
    • Zimbabwe police arrest 18 political activists in latest clampdown, Irish Examiner.
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