The North America Province of the Movement for Democratic Change stands in solidarity with the masses during the planned demonstration as called by the Movement for Democratic Change.

The right to demonstrate is a constitutional provision as enshrined in Section 59 of the Supreme Law of our country Zimbabwe. Upon fulfilling the legal route of notifying the Zimbabwe Republic Police of the intention to demonstrate the Province therefore do not anticipate any rogue behavior from the security forces as witnessed in the previous demonstrations. The MDC has carried out peaceful demonstrations before and has maintained a tranquil environment even under circumstances where it was the victim.

The Province takes exceptions of utterances by Zanu PF officials especially it’s legislatures Killer Zivhu and Pupurai Togarepi who are giving out threats of violence and bloodshed unto those who will take part. We instead urge the public, our supporters and sympathisers to refrain from violent behaviour and to restrain themselves from retaliation even under provocation.

As a Province we have and still we are in the process of engaging the international community to follow closely the events as the unfold before, on and after the event.

We urge the security forces of the country to uphold human rights and observe the sanctity of life.

We are guaranteed that the 16 August 2019 demonstration is going to attract and be attended by a multitude which is facing economic hardships, social breakdown and political instability, we therefore stand with everyone in solidarity.

Unity and courage for a better Zimbabwe. The Change that Delivers!

Until Victory!

*Tawanda Dzvokora*
*NAP Chairperson*