Zimbabwe President returns amid violent crackdown

If you thought Zimbabwe's descent ended with the removal of Robert Mugabe from power, think again.

The new Zimbabwean President has had to return from a foreshortened foreign trip promising to end violent protests over price rises and an even more violent crackdown by his government on the opposition. Emmerson Mnangagwa also said "heads will roll" if he finds wrongdoing by security forces who have been accused of torture and deadly brutality. Human rights groups say at least a dozen people have been killed in the violence which started earlier this month. We are in the capital Harare.

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[mandlenkosindhlovu]

"'terror is in charge, violence is in charge dictatorship is in charge" i adore the way Chamisa speaks now thats a leader

[cmcreations]

The reasons why we are having problems is nothing but within ourselves. It is high time we black africans stop blaming other people but ourselves. We allow politicians to use us left, right and centre. Real change begins within yourself. The truth is that not all of us are farmers and still we went to take the only thing which brought food to the table. Truth must just be told period.

[uhmara]

Zimbabwe needs to follow KENYA'S example and do "the handshake" with the opposition. No other option - forget asking for help from international community!

[rossitherhodie]

Yip, Zimbabwe since Mugabe took over. Smith told us all this but they wouldnt listen. I feel so for my firends, black and white who continuously have to suffer like this. One day God will Bless Zimbabwe again once the hate and corruption is over. A balck friend I greq up with in Gweru once said " Half a loaf is better than none" Well theres no loaf till the old school have all gone and sanity prevails again.

[petersilas]

Poor Zimbabwe against the mighty powers. May be they should join hands as some of the youths can hardly understand the forces behind the scene.

[gavinmcinally]

South Africa is running towards the same destiny.

[butterfly]

Why my Zimbabweans friends didn’t vote for him☝🏾☝🏾 I don’t get it🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[rickbecket]

Maybe the problem is Zimbabwe is trying to copy a European/UK system of government. Why not try a government based on Zimbabwe philosophy.

[vanhamgee]

Mnangagwa has destroyed his only opportunity in life to become a hero. The president that turns Zimbabwe economy around will become the most respected person in the world. They will also get massive rewards around the world without doubt.

[localc]

International community to help... This guy doesn't understand what those implications hold. What you don't need is foreign intervention! You need a new state for the people.

[evolassunglasses]

South Africa will go the same way very soon.

[vforvendetta]

Dear Zimbabweans

Please open your minds and stop thinking with your feelings. The country was deteriorating for over two decades without any reasonable strategies to halt this descent and now you expect it to be restored to its former glory in 3 months!? Let Mnangagwa finish his term then comment of his presidency then.

[L_une]

i have posted this everywhere....this is bigger than most know.... i know many of you know the tristar company....look up Arcadis, a netherland company...please someone bring these companies down.... make them be seen for what they really are.... for those who feel what i feel... please if you feel this way too, see you can be relaying the message elsewhere and literally it is so important and they cant get to at the big business runners... they always try to run other companies in a patronage to cover their names from exposure... always look at sister companies.... and do not buy a product unless you fullly know the people and know they deserve your well earned money better yet trust your own ability to make things yourself... its always so much more beautiful that way... life is politics whether we want to be involved or not... so please know your money is the biggest investment and even buying products shows where you invest... please know we have more of a say than our words.... please know these companies want marxism profits even at your cost....someday it will cost you more than you intend.... some day they will push even those who helped out out they only care about their they raped their mother, that bloodline... i did the research and saw... when you do your own research into history ( the roots expose the whole plant) remember the conquerors who wanted world dominion wrote the book and burned the persian histories... dont look to persian histories though look at core things... see symbolisms. see art. see the shattered pieces left behind.

[silandulo]

As long as Chimisa speaks like that sanctions ain’t going anywhere

[miguelnehm]

Nelson Chamisa will build a new Zimbabwe and restore the rule of Law

[NotQuiteFirst]

And Manangagwa has just signed away the country to Russia, ensuring the stability of his Presidency for the future, he will not be deposed.

[njabulobhebhe]

give arm's so that we can faity please jast do so you

[emmanuelhitilasha]

Who is the main cause of economy crisis?

[levindlovu]

Ian smith had sanctions but he didn't cry like chicken he waz brilliant

[doreenmucheki]

Kkkkk hanzi vakabva ma uniform nyangwe grade 0 haitauri zvakadaro