BY STAFF REPORTER
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has reported that a group of 19 members and community volunteers were arrested by the police riot team while participating in a peaceful clean-up activity in Mzilikazi this morning.
According to the MRP Information Department, the arrest was “unjust and unwarranted” and they demand the immediate release of their members and volunteers.
“Nineteen (19) MRP members and community volunteers who were participating in a peaceful clean-up activity from Noczim Matshobane to eMatshipsini in Mzilikazi have been arrested by the ZRP Riot team,” MRP said.
“The group was taken away a short while ago and are currently being held at ZRP Entumbane.”
“We condemn this action by the ZRP and urge all MRP members and community leaders to remain calm and peaceful,” said the department. “We will be engaging with relevant authorities to demand justice.”
The MRP Information Department has promised to provide regular updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
“We will provide further instructions and guidance as necessary,” they said. “Please stay tuned for further updates.”
The arrest has sparked outrage and concern among the community, with many calling for the release of the MRP members and volunteers.
Meanwhile the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association has announced on X that, “Unidentified men have just scalled the walls of Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition offices (Harare). They disembarked from a white Toyota Hilux GD6.”
For the past two months, Zimbabwe has seen several activists and opposition party members being arrested, amid concerns over the violations of human rights.
NB: This is a developing, and more information from the police will be provided as it becomes available.