Zimbabwe Constitution Hearings Turn Violent

0:00Things got chaotic at a public hearing in Harare Zimbabwe on Tuesday over proposed changes to the Constitution. The big push is to extend President Emerson and Meningagua's time in office by two more years past his term ending in 2028. That would also let Parliament pick the President instead of voters and stretch terms for leaders and lawmakers from five to seven years. These meetings are rolling out across the country as a required step before Parliament votes, even though folks' opinions there don't force any. Changes. Supporters of the plan drowned out opponents with booze and shoves, turning the vibe hostile fast. Human rights lawyer Doug Coltart got jumped while trying to leave in protest, bruised up, phone snatched, glasses smashed. Critics say intimidation ruled the day, with groups like the Constitutional Defenders Forum calling it out. Ten diabetes, a former Finance Minister leading the fight against it, just got bail after a rest for an anti-immun meetup. Their opposition voice ended up in the hospital from a beating earlier this month, blamed

1:03on cops who deny it. Manangawa, who grabbed power after the 2017 coup against Mugabi and won disputed votes in 2018 and 2023, claims. He'll bow out in 2028. But his Zenny and UPF party keeps driving the extensions amid denials of any crackdown. With tensions boiling, eyes stay glued on these hearings and what comes next. Stay informed with Canada News today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.