Zimbabwe Clampdown Continues as Referendum Count Underway

Police in Zimbabwe arrested five people in a raid on the office of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, as early results from a constitutional referendum show widespread support for laws to curb the powers of the president.

Officials say Mr. Tsvangirai’s director for research and development was arrested early Sunday during a raid at his home. Three aides for Mr. Tsvangirai and top human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa were also detained. The reason for their detention is unknown.

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance


 

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