Tag #Congo Rebels

What were the immediate consequences of the low turnout at the Zimbabwean protests planned to pressure President Mnangagwa's resignation?

In Zimbabwe, planned nationwide protests calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resignation largely failed to materialize due to low participation and a heavy security presence. A small number of demonstrators, led by disgruntled war veterans, were dispersed by police. The low turnout prompted protest leader Blessed Geza to urge Zimbabweans to overcome their fear.