2. Freedoms of Association and Movement
On 26 September, police officers disrupted a parents’ demonstration at
Kambuzuma High 1. Parents who intended to demonstrate against alleged
corruption at the school were dispersed by the police while some were detained
at Kambuzuma police post. He alleged that Chiwara overcharged tuition fees
without government approval and had not issued parents with tuition fee
payment receipts. He also alleged that Chiwara has been demanding
contributions from parents to raise $63000 USD towards the purchase of a school
vehicle while ignoring the dilapidated school infrastructure.
On 13 September clashes were reported in Mbare at Mupedzanhamo flea market
pitting Zanu PF youths and CCC youths. It is said that anti-riot police had to use
teargas to stop the clashes between the youths. The youths were fighting for the
control of flea market spaces in Mbare’s Mupedzanhamo area resulting in damage
to some vending stalls, vehicles and the closure of shops. The market space was
being controlled by space barons linked to Zanu PF who reportedly demand fees
from vendors to allow them to operate in the area. CCC youths who were being
denied operating space at the market clashed with ruling party youths resulting in
violence.
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