A group of 13 individuals, including Kariba Member of Parliament John Houghton, were taken into custody in the resort town of Kariba on Wednesday.
Their arrest came after they staged a peaceful protest against the ongoing detention of Jameson Timba, leader of the CCC faction, and 77 other party activists.
The arrest was confirmed by former CCC MP Ostallos Siziba, highlighting the growing concerns over the government’s handling of political dissent.
“13 activists including Hon. John Houghton, former Mayor George Masendu, Farai Mageva and others have been arrested for peacefully protesting with placards demanding the release of Hon. Timba and others.
They are currently detained at Kariba Police Headquarters.
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This is Zimbabwe under Mnangagwa. The constitution has been suspended! The fight is on. Homeland or death!,” he posted.
Zimbabwean police arrested the interim opposition party leader Jameson Timba and 70 other youths for disorderly conduct during a private meeting held a month ago at Timba’s residence.
