Video of a tear gas attack on a commuter bus is a reminder of Zimbabwe police brutality

A shocking video clip showing Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) anti-riot officers throwing teargas into a moving commuter omnibus full of passengers in Harare’s central business district has gone viral on the internet, drawing condemnation from people across the world. Another equally horrifying scene that escaped the smartphone video lenses was that of a teargas canister that…

Zimbabwe’s high court has overturned a two-week ban on protests in the capital following a legal challenge from political activists. Police banned rallies in Harare and the surrounding district on Thursday, after several violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters in recent weeks. But Judge Priscilla Chigumba said on Wednesday that the official police note issued…