The Zimbabwe government warns the country’s violent crackdown on protesters last week are merely a taste of things to come, according to a new statement by president spokesman George Charamba
12 were killed and over 600 were detained in rallies protesting a 250% increase in the cost of fuel, pricing out much of the population and creating further financial strain on citizens that already struggle to purchase basics such as food and healthcare.
Members of the opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, say the detention of its members and destruction of its party is the true goal behind the government crackdown.