Police in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, have used tear gas and water cannons to break up a protest by minibus drivers.<\/p>\n
The unrest began when drivers erected barricades in a protest against harassment and roadblocks by police demanding bribes.<\/p>\n
When security forced stepped in, some local residents joined the protesters and threw stones at police.<\/p>\n
Some demonstrators are reported to have been beaten up. Thirty people have been arrested.<\/p>\n
Zimbabwe has become increasing volatile in recent weeks with frequent protests against economic hardship and alleged government corruption.<\/p>\n
Police say they have reduced the number of roadblocks following complaints.<\/p>\n
The economy has struggled since a government programme seized most white-owned farms in 2000, causing exports to tumble.<\/p>\n
Robert Mugabe, 92, has been in power since independence in 1980.<\/p>\n
Critics accuse him of using violence and rigging during recent elections – allegations he denies.<\/p>\n
Official statistics say most citizens live on just one dollar a day.<\/p>\n
–<\/p>\n
Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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