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Zimbabwe police issue new ban on public protests in capital

Xinhua, September 14, 2016 Adjust font size:

Zimbabwean police have issued a new ban on public demonstrations in capital Harare for a month after their recent ban was declared invalid by the High Court.

Officer Commanding Harare Central District Chief Superintendent Newbert Saunyama issued the prohibition order Tuesday.

The ban runs from Sept. 16 to October 15, 2016.

The new ban comes after the High Court last week declared invalid a two-week ban on public protests by police, arguing that it was unconstitutional and violated citizens' rights.

Police had issued the ban following violent clashes between police and demonstrators last month.

The court challenge was mounted by opposition political parties working under the banner of National Electoral Reform Agenda who have previously organized anti-government protests to push for electoral reforms before the 2018 elections. Endit