"I have informed the US Ambassador that Mr Obrien’s allegations are false, without any factual foundation whatsoever and that they are deeply damaging to a relationship already complicated by years of prescriptive megaphone diplomacy and punitive economic sanctions ... "
Reacting to the court ruling, MDC-A presidential spokesperson Dr. Nkululeko Sibanda, described the dismissal of the case as a “Zanu PF attempt to destroy the MDC Alliance
“Joana Mamombe, Cecelia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova are victims of police brutality, sexual assault and enforced disappearance. Before charging them for allegedly breaking the lockdown rules, authorities must investigate the crimes against them ..."
The 76 new cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare. All new cases except one have been recorded from returnees from South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.”
“Allegations are that the incident took place on 13 May in Warren Park. The charges come at a time when @JoanaMamombe, @ceechimbiri2 @marova are receiving treatment following their abduction, disappearance & torture on 13 May. No arrests have been made to date on the enforced disappearance ...”
The MDC Alliance said it is dismayed by the recent “cynical statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Sibusiso Moyo that attempted to cast doubt on the abductions, and callously insinuates they were ”stage-managed-theatre”.
In a statement, Cabinet secretary Misheck Sibanda said, ““The termination, which is with immediate effect, is in terms of section 108(1a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No 20) of 2013.”
“As churches we are concerned that more citizens now live in fear and trauma especially after the indefinite extension of the lockdown. We now have increasing cases of citizens that need psychosocial support from the churches ..."
"These abductions are being used by opposition leaders to ensure that government has a bad image, government is seen as torturing its citizens and breaking international law ... What these people are doing is that they are faking these abductions."
“The men who drove them away covered the ladies' faces with what looked like sacks. They remember being taken to a forest and being put in a pit where they were brutally assaulted. They are telling horrendous stories of abuse and humiliation that include being forced to eat human excreta ..."
“... ZLHR has filed a Habeas Corpus application seeking to compel Zimbabwe Republic Police members to investigate and determine the whereabouts of the three missing persons within 12 hours of the granting of a court order.”
In a tweet, the United States Embassy, Harare, said, “… We are concerned and urge police to locate them. We hope they are safe and sound.”
“Living in fear of the Chris Mutsvangwa-SB Moyo coalition. I hope it won’t resort to wartime tactics. Appealing for prayers.”
“USAID is excited about the innovations the FARM activity will bring, as we assist Zimbabwean farmers and their families to improve their livelihoods and their lives.”
In the provisional order, High Court judge Justice Munangati Manongwa said the respondents - Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda – have 10 days to respond to this ruling.
“Morgen Komichi, Douglas Mwonzora and Elias Mudzuri have expelled themselves from the party on account of their decision to work with ZANU PF. They are no longer members of the MDCA. Their replacements shall be announced in due course.”
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, announced the recalling of Thabitha Khumalo, Charlton Hwende, Prosper Mutseyami and Lilian Timveos from the legislature.
In a televised message on the state-owned Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, Mnangagwa also announced a ZWL$18 billion economic rescur and stimulus package, which he said was designed to scale up production in all sectors.
“One more person has died of COVID-19 at a private hospital in Harare bringing the country’s total deaths to four."
"We are working on the paperwork so that by tomorrow, may be before close of business, we are going to file our bail appeal and may be upon reflection we are also considering taking this matter with the Constitutional Court to challenge the constitutionality of Section 31 of the Code.
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