What we know about Zimbabwe's Planned July 31 Demonstrations

[Yesha]

HARARE – Zimbabwe is on alert ahead of planned demonstrations and stay-away actions scheduled for Friday, July 31, with organisers calling for nationwide protests over political and governance issues while Government insists the demonstrations are unlawful and has warned against any attempts to disrupt public order.

The planned action has been promoted on social media by various activists and groups under different banners, with calls for peaceful marches, business shutdowns and stay-aways in major cities including Harare and Bulawayo. Some organisers have also urged transport operators, vendors and businesses to suspend normal operations for the day.

Government has responded by warning that security agencies are on high alert and will not tolerate unlawful gatherings or acts of violence. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe has urged Zimbabweans to ignore calls for demonstrations, while the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has maintained that law enforcement officers will preserve peace and order.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has also warned against attempts to destabilise the country, saying authorities are prepared to deal with anyone who breaks the law.

The demonstrations come amid ongoing debate over governance, economic conditions and the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, which has generated significant public discussion in recent months. Supporters of the demonstrations argue they are exercising their constitutional rights to express their views, while authorities maintain that public gatherings must comply with Zimbabwe's laws governing assemblies and public order.

Businesses and residents in some urban centres are expected to closely monitor developments on Friday, with some companies reportedly reviewing contingency plans depending on the security situation. However, it remains unclear how many people will participate in the planned actions.

Authorities have urged citizens to continue with their normal activities, while organisers continue encouraging supporters to take part in what they describe as peaceful demonstrations.

The situation is expected to become clearer as events unfold on Friday.

 

[Imeloa]

I always fail to understand the reason why the freedom of assembly and the one for association are enshrined in the constitutions of most of the countries in the world but when the citizens start exercising these rights they're heavily suppressed mostly by the despotic regimes.

 

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