Zimbabwe Arrests Opposition Leader Biti Amid Constitutional Changes

Zimbabwes former finance minister, Tendai Biti, a vocal opponent to constitutional changes, has been arrested, marking a significant escalation in a series of crackdowns on critics. The arrest comes as President Emmerson Mnangagwas party pushes for amendments that could extend his term by two years and allow Parliament, rather than voters, to elect the president. Biti, who heads a group fighting these plans, is charged with holding a meeting without police notice. The arrest follows a wave of suppression, including bans on gatherings and detentions, and has raised concerns about Zimbabwes democratic future.

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