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Originally published in Christian Today A court has ordered the immediate release from police custody of Zimbabwean Pastor Evan Mawarire, who was arrested on charges of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe’s government. Mawarire, 40, was detained and arrested on Sunday and accused of inciting revolt against Mugabe. The basis […]
Originally published in Christian Today Donald Trump’s administration has called on Robert Mugabe to respect human rights within and outside Zimbabwe’s borders following the arrest of the campaigning pastor Evan Mawarire. The US embassy in Harare issued a statement condemning the arrest of Mawarire and that of fellow pastor Phillip […]
Originally published in Christian Today Pastor Evan Mawarire has been arrested, faced abuse, smears and even death threats. But now that he has gone to the United States and his plans are not clear, some of his supporters are turning on him saying they are “confused and betrayed” by his […]
Christians in Zimbabwe were at the forefront of an unprecedented day of protest and public prayer in the capital city, Harare, yesterday, in support of a bold pastor who was arrested for his role in leading a popular social media campaign against corruption, financial mismanagement and unemployment. And people celebrated with […]