Farai Dziva|Amnesty international has condemned Emmerson Mnangagwa’ s threats to deal with protesters.

In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s statement that the government will deal with those suspected to be behind the national ‘stay-away’ protests, including non-governmental organizations, trade union leaders, opposition leaders, doctors and lawyers, Muleya Mwananyanda, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Southern Africa said: “President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s unfortunate comments are deeply troubling and unwarranted.

This latest threat is a sinister hint that the situation could become even worse. If his government wants to build an inclusive country that is based on respect for human rights, President Mnangagwa should accommodate differing views, whether they please his government or not.”