Zimbabwe Police Uphold Ban on Opposition Rally, Stoking Election Tensions

A Zimbabwean court upheld a police ban preventing the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change party from holding a campaign launch rally.
The opposition party criticized the move as an attempt by President Mnangagwa and his party to silence dissent ahead of upcoming elections.
The CCC had planned to hold the rally to kick off its election campaign but police said the venue was unsuitable.
The CCC raised concerns about violence, intimidation and irregularities compromising the credibility of the elections which will decide the presidency and Parliament.
President Mnangagwa has been accused of repression and cracking down on criticism as he seeks to maintain his grip on power.