US embassy condemns use of security forces to take over MDC Alliance HQ

The United States embassy in Harare has condemned the use of security forces to take over the headquarters of the opposition MDC Alliance Armed soldiers and police officers on Thursday evening assisted over 20 youths loyal to the Thokozani Khupe led MDC-T in taking over the party headquarters, the Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House, also known as Harvest House in the centre of the capital Harare On Friday the US Embassy in Harare tweeted the following; We are dismayed by the politicized use of security forces to take over the headquarters of an opposition party and arrest its members A healthy democracy requires healthy opposition parties.#PoliticalArrests#AHouseStolenpic.twitter.com/l3L7Irht2r — U.S Embassy Harare (@usembassyharare)June 5, 2020 According to MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere: “At approximately 10pm on June 4, 2020, a truckload of armed soldiers and police officers assisted 20 youths to forcibly gain entry into the MDC Alliance Headquarters, Harvest House,” Mahere said “The soldiers severely assaulted our security personnel who were manning the building The youths locked themselves in the building refusing to leave,” she said adding the party secretary general Chalton Hwende had attended the scene but his attempt to make a police report over the takeover was thwarted and he was advised to talk to the army US govt stops visa processing in Zimbabwe, cites…Aug 7, 202555,651Thabani Mpofu urges Chamisa to embrace ‘conditional…Aug 4, 202541,736Political satirist Cucs Man apologises for blind loyalty to…Jul 14, 202547,190Chamisa declares he is “not idle” after CCC…Jul 3, 202534,933 US govt stops visa processing in Zimbabwe, cites…Aug 7, 202555,651Thabani Mpofu urges Chamisa to embrace ‘conditional…Aug 4, 202541,736Political satirist Cucs Man apologises for blind loyalty to…Jul 14, 202547,190Chamisa declares he is “not idle” after CCC…Jul 3, 202534,933 US govt stops visa processing in Zimbabwe, cites…Aug 7, 202555,651 US govt stops visa processing in Zimbabwe, cites…Aug 7, 202555,651 US govt stops visa processing in Zimbabwe, cites… Thabani Mpofu urges Chamisa to embrace ‘conditional…Aug 4, 202541,736 Thabani Mpofu urges Chamisa to embrace ‘conditional…Aug 4, 202541,736 Thabani Mpofu urges Chamisa to embrace ‘conditional… Source: Nehanda Radio All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Nehandaradio