Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans flooded the streets of
Harare on Saturday, singing, dancing and hugging soldiers in an extraordinary
outpouring of elation at the expected fall of President Robert Mugabe, their
leader of the last 37 years.
“We are giving an ultimatum to Mugabe. This aura, this
pretence that things are normal going to Zimbabwe Open University capping
people, it’s pretence,”– said Chris Mutsvangwa
“These are tears of joy,” Frank Mutsindikwa, 34, told
Reuters, holding aloft the Zimbabwean flag. “I’ve been waiting all my life for
this day. Free at last. We are free at last.”
Meanwhile the rally at Zimbabwe Grounds has just ended
after political leaders who include Comrades Patrick Chinamasa, Oppah
Muchinguri, Douglas Mahiya and Victore Matemadanda addressed the massive crowd.
Movement for Democratic Change vice president Nelson Chamisa also had the
opportunity to greet the massive crowd from the podium.
The procession is now marching into town, from where they
are expected to proceed to State House, where roads are clogged with thousands
wanting to see President Mugabe out.
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