By Sir Marist

Morgan Richard Tsvangirai (10 March 1952 – 14 February 2018) was a prominent Zimbabwean politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013.

He was the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), later renamed MDC-T, and a key figure in the opposition against former President Robert Mugabe.

Political Arrests and Intimidation

1. Treason Charge: Tsvangirai was arrested after the 2000 elections and charged with treason. His defense team was led by George Bizos, a renowned South African human rights lawyer who had previously defended Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu during the 1964 Rivonia Trial.
2. May 2003 Arrest: In May 2003, shortly after giving a press conference, Tsvangirai was arrested. The government accused him of inciting violence.
3. March 2007 Arrest: On 11 March 2007, a day after his 55th birthday, Tsvangirai was arrested on his way to a prayer rally in the Highfield township of Harare.
4. Bodyguard’s Death: On 25 October 2007, it was reported that Nhamo Musekiwa, Tsvangirai’s bodyguard since the formation of MDC in 1999, passed away from complications resulting from injuries sustained in March 2007.
5. Assassination Plot: Tsvangirai was scheduled to return to Harare on Saturday, 17 May 2008. However, a credible assassination plot was discovered, prompting him to remain in Europe for his safety.

Today marks 7 years since the death of our hero, Morgan Tsvangirai. May his soul continue to rest in peace. ?

All citizens, please do not skip this post! Tsvangirai was the founding father of democracy activism in Zimbabwe.