MDC-T demo hangs in balance

THE opposition MDC-T’s planned mass demonstration against the government’s alleged misrule, which is set for Thursday, now hangs in the balance, as police have not yet given the nod for the march.

MDC-T secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora confirmed the situation yesterday, but threatened to go ahead with the demonstration, saying seeking police clearance was just a formality.

“At law, there is nothing that stops us from demonstrating because initially, we had planned to do so last week and police said it was impossible because of the meeting between (President Robert) Mugabe and the war veterans.

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