Frustrations over rapidly deteriorating economic conditions in Zimbabwe, compounded by dissatisfaction over alleged government corruption and incompetence, have resulted in near-daily protests in recent weeks. HARARE, Zimbabwe — Police in Zimbabwe’s capital on Monday fired tear gas, water cannons and warning shots during riots by minibus drivers and others protesting alleged police harassment. The violence, in which 30 people were arrested, came amid a surge in protests in recent weeks because of increasing economic hardship and alleged mismanagement by the government of President Robert Mugabe. The protesters blocked roads leading into the centre of Harare, forcing many people to walk up to 10 kilometres to get to work. Rioters threw stones at police and vehicles, and some children on their way to school were caught up in the chaos.

Source: National Post July 04, 2016 16:41 UTC