Rights activist and #Thisflag founder Evan Mawarire has demanded the freedom of arrested journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and politician Jacob Ngarivhume.

The duo Chin’ono and Ngarivhume are appearing at Harare magistrates court today.

Said Mawarire:

“#FreeHopewell #FreeJacobNgarivhume  These men Hopewell Chin’ono and Jacob Ngarivhume have committed no crime except to speak up as our constitution allows and demand a better nation for all. They must be freed,” Mawarire said via Twitter.

The suspects were arrested on Monday by the police who accuse  them of inciting violence ahead of street demonstrations planned for next week by activists against  corruption in government.