{"id":97006,"date":"2024-07-29T21:57:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T19:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/temba-mliswa-warns-zimbabweans-against-protesting-during-sadc-summit"},"modified":"2024-07-30T00:21:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T22:21:05","slug":"temba-mliswa-warns-zimbabweans-against-protesting-during-sadc-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/temba-mliswa-warns-zimbabweans-against-protesting-during-sadc-summit","title":{"rendered":"Temba Mliswa Warns Zimbabweans Against Protesting During SADC Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Former ZANU PF Mashonaland West chairman Temba Mliswa says Zimbabweans should not stage protests during the upcoming SADC Summit saying protests are unlikely to be effective in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p>This comes as some activists have been calling for protests against egregious corruption by public officials, human rights violations, and the shrinking democratic space under the ZANU PF-led government.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) this Monday, Mliswa also warned Zimbabweans that they may risk their lives if they engage in protests, as the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) may respond with excessive force.<\/p>\n<p>Mliswa, who lost to CCC\u2019s Richard Tsvangirai in the race for the Norton National Assembly seat in the 2023 general election, advised Zimbabweans to shun protests and instead pursue a dialogue-based approach to address the country\u2019s pressing issues. Said Mliswa:<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unfortunate that there has been a lot of hidden tension with fears of protests on the SADC Summit platform.itel A05s now available.<\/p>\n<p>However, I feel that as a regional body SADC and the rest of the world, have already moved past the Zimbabwean electoral issue.<\/p>\n<p>It would be politically impetuous and unstrategic for anyone to abuse the SADC Summit event as an opportunity to peddle their local political aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>More so considering the amount of room the external bodies have to navigate on this local issue. It\u2019s a futile task.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t keep on having retrogressive conflicts as a theatre for the outside world in the hope they will provide local solutions.<\/p>\n<p>They won\u2019t. Let\u2019s do what is good for Zimbabwe and for those with aspirations to work hard for the next elections.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s respect the Constitution, adhere to the dictates of the law and push for the issues we desire in a considerate manner.<\/p>\n<p>Zvema protests, for starters, it\u2019s very unlikely here as the population has resigned itself from that.<\/p>\n<p>Each political context has its specific nature which a wise politician or activist should attune to.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, you find yourself hanging in the open, alone. It leads to scenarios where the ZRP exert minimum force, which is relative and subjective, at times with fatal results.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t want that kind of situation to play out here. Let\u2019s continue engaging each other in ways that are respectful and progressive.<\/p>\n<p>Ours isn\u2019t a do-or-die situation to push anyone into unhealthy reactions. We can resolve everything peacefully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Former ZANU PF Mashonaland West chairman Temba Mliswa says Zimbabweans should not stage protests during the upcoming SADC Summit saying protests are unlikely to be effective in Zimbabwe. 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