On July 6, #ThisFlag organized a nationwide “stay-away,” a shutdown of schools and businesses, to protest endemic corruption, injustice and poverty in the country. Cities across Zimbabwe, including the normally bustling capital of Harare where Mawarire leads His Generation Church, ground to a halt.
That’s when the government took action.
Mawarire was summoned for police questioning the following week and charged with inciting public violence, disturbing the peace and treason. Thousands of supporters flocked to the Harare Magistrate’s Court, where nearly 200 lawyers volunteered to represent the pastor. After one night in custody, Mawarire was free and charges were dropped.
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