Zimbabweans pour into streets for anti-Mugabe march
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Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans on Saturday poured into streets of the capital Harare to celebrate the military takeover of government and add their voice to growing calls for Mugabe to resign.
Waving placards with messages such as "Mugabe must go" and "No to Mugabe dynasty," the jubilant Zimbabweans, some dancing, singing and hooting cars, braved the chilly weather and flooded the streets to participate in the anti-Mugabe march.
Thousands were marching to State while others headed to Zimbabwe Grounds, the venue of another anti-Mugabe rally that has been organized by the influential Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association.
The street march and rally have been backed by the military, which, however, emphasized that the rally should be peaceful and orderly.
The war veterans association invited citizens across the country's political divide to attend the rally and participate in the march.
As Zimbabweans are celebrating in the streets waiting for Mugabe's eventual downfall, the ruling ZANU-PF party has called for the resignation of Mugabe, warning that if the 93-year-old leader refuses to step down the party would recall him.
All the 10 provinces of the party have endorsed Mugabe's resignation. The party's provinces are also calling for the reinstatement of former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa who was fired by Mugabe last week.
The party has also called for the convening of a special central committee meeting within 48 hours to re-align the party with current developments.
The state broadcaster ZBC reported Saturday that thousands of Zimbabweans from all walks of life including war veterans, war collaborators, political parties, civic organizations, youths and traditional chiefs had come for the rally at Zimbabwe Grounds.
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