Live blog of the Shutdown Zimbabwe protests. Please refresh for latest updates:
5PM
Remains of a burnt tollgate along Masvingo road:
AFP news agency reports that, according to the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights, at least 13 people had sustained gunshot wounds by mid-day in today's protests in Harare. pic.twitter.com/BNdDVAtWBO
— Brezh Malaba (@BrezhMalaba) January 14, 2019
4PM:
Protestors burn Makoni Police Station
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Army deployed in Harare
Seen by PGHQ/State House in Harare! pic.twitter.com/OScgwEcJE3
— Prof Jonathan Moyo (@ProfJNMoyo) January 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/LloydMsipa/status/1084804944987897857
2PM:
Bulawayo closed for business after protests in the morning:
Scanned the Central Business District in Bulawayo. Safe to conclude that as at 1400hrs at least 90% of businesses are shut. #shutdownZimbabwe #ZimbabweShutDown pic.twitter.com/x1K5Lzu4X0
— Kgosi Nyathi (@kgosinyathi) January 14, 2019
In Bulawayo:
City hall benches have been vandalized, a few people are left on the streets #ShutdownZimbabwe #Asakhe pic.twitter.com/QpSaUmPJqW
— CITE (@citezw) January 14, 2019
A kombi is overturned by protestors. Location of the event is unclear
https://twitter.com/ali_naka/status/1084795926689075200
1PM
Current situation in the CBD #Bulawayo. The town is almost empty now. #shutdownZimbabwe #Asakhe pic.twitter.com/vMhfyNUSAV
— CITE (@citezw) January 14, 2019
Major shops have closed in Harare due to the ongoing #Shutdown.
For more details visit our website https://t.co/mG4Slf5Ixv pic.twitter.com/BTaPhMHefk
— NewZimbabwe.com (@NewZimbabweCom) January 14, 2019
What is going on? Is that a civilian, soldier,police OR?@matigary @SibandaSibbs @Tavonga_ @daddyhope @hwende pic.twitter.com/C4w1qBgDi9
— JERICHO BONSMARA (@manyofamanyofa) January 14, 2019
12PM
Trucks connecting Malawi – South Africa cant pass by Mbudzi roundabout #ShutdownZimbabwe #ZimShutDown #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/Sd1CDvlfjr
— Tashy Makaza (@tashymakaza) January 14, 2019
#ShutdownZimbabwe
Current situation in Bulawayo, Jason Moyo St and 9th Ave pic.twitter.com/vFJEi1OOUw— Real Mthae (@MthabisNdebele) January 14, 2019
Click here for one of the pictures which some of the readers may find graphic.
Alert:1/2 In Epworth Overspill &Domboramwari serious clashes between protestors & anti-riot police. @PoliceZimbabwe fired rubber bullets which injured two protestors. #shutdownZimbabwe @ZimHRNGOForum @kubatana @ElectionRoom @Jesmunga @UKinZimbabwe @zhrc365 @NPRCZim @monitorszim
— The Zimbabwe Peace Project (@zppINFO) January 14, 2019
Alert:2/2 This angered the mob which is advancing towards Domboramwari police station to confront police. In response the police are firing teargas canisters to disperse the protestors. An army helicopter was seen flying over the area #shutdownZimbabwe @ElectionRoom @Jesmunga
— The Zimbabwe Peace Project (@zppINFO) January 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/trevorshiri/status/1084737992764375040
#Mabvuku Revolt…. Jan_2019, #Harare, #Zimbabwe pic.twitter.com/BZcpTFYRLP
— Tafadzwa Ufumeli (@TafadzwaUfumeli) January 14, 2019
Alert: In Chitungwiza Seke road has been blocked with stones and there are protestors singing , “Matambudziko". Some local schools have told pupils to return home #ZimShutdown @ZimHRNGOForum @zhrc365 @263Chat @monitorszim
— The Zimbabwe Peace Project (@zppINFO) January 14, 2019
Peaceful protest in Bulawayo CBD #shutdownZimbabwe #ZimShutDown pic.twitter.com/LAXn9mJTRq
— Open Parly ZW (@OpenParlyZw) January 14, 2019
10AM
https://twitter.com/Zimetro/status/1084712533141999616
Nkulumane Mnyoro pic.twitter.com/ga5CFBaMp6
— Samkeliso Ncube (@samuencube) January 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/byotimes/status/1084709614783004672
9AM
Police pounding on demostrators #openspacezw pic.twitter.com/AO5FIM29Hu
— Open Space (@OpenSpaceZW) January 14, 2019
Epworth, brace for impact! #shutdownZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/jQjVljluAD
— The ZUU (@ZUUzw) January 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/ali_naka/status/1084700339427860480
https://twitter.com/nqabamatshazi/status/1084695644529479680
Mufakose @LynNemudonhi @MamoyoT @NzouJnr @RMajongwe @bond20bondy @Panashe468 @ZctuZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/xDpE1vo4A6
— FmrDr.The RozwiMan (@FmrDrRozwiMan) January 14, 2019
Many have heeded @ZctuZimbabwe’s call for a national stay away. This is Seke Road this morning—the road leading to Harare CBD from some of the city’s largest townships. Hardly a car in sight. The masses have had enough.
#shutdownZimbabwe pic.twitter.com/HPfk2nAW3T
— Doug Coltart ✊🏼🇿🇼 (@DougColtart) January 14, 2019
8AM:
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