Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Pleads For Peace Ahead Of Planned Opposition-Led Demonstration - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Editor 4
August 16, 2019
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has pleaded withcitizens to remain peaceful and shun violence, amid calls by the opposition MDCfor mass demonstrations on today.
Mnangagwa said in a tweet that he was reiterating his callsto all opposition leaders that he remained open to dialogue.
The MDC said the proposed nationwide demonstrations are toprotest deteriorating economic conditions and to push for dialogue between MDCleader, Nelson Chamisa and the President.
Mnangagwa said riots and destructive violence must berejected, peaceful constructive dialogue is the way forward.
There are fears that the demonstrations, to be held underthe banner of “Shut down Zimbabwe,’’ will turn violent as has been the case inthe past.
The Police and other security agencies are on alert forpossible violence, while youths from the ruling ZANU-PF party have said theywill attempt to foil the demonstrations.