Terrence Mawawa

The Commonwealth Observer Mission has strongly condemned the opening of fire on demonstrators in Harare yesterday.

In a statement to a South African television, the Commonwealth Observer Mission condemned the use of excessive force to disperse angry MDC Alliance supporters who were protesting at alleged electoral theft.

“We have always stressed the need for peace and harmony.

We urge disgruntled parties to follow the readily available legal platforms to express their concerns. Therefore we do not condone violence.

At the same time we also condemn the opening of fire on demonstrators.

Soldiers are not supposed to use live ammunition to crush dissent,” said the Commonwealth Observer Mission.