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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>THE United States (US) embassy in Zimbabwe, Friday raised concerns over the ongoing political violence as the nation heads toward August 23 polls.<\/p>\n

This follows the brutal murder of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Tinashe Chitsunge who was stoned to death by suspected Zanu PF supporters in Glen View 7 in Harare, Thursday.<\/p>\n

Chitsunge died after a group of CCC youths were ambushed in a truck on their way to a party rally.<\/p>\n

On the same day Chitsunge died, some CCC members were also violently attacked by suspected ruling party activists on their way home from a rally in Nyanga.<\/p>\n

The US embassy in Harare reacted to the incidents saying the attacks were uncalled for and urged political actors to allow citizens to campaign freely and in peace.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very concerned by reports of political violence in the lead up to elections. We urge all political actors to uphold peace in words and actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cCitizens should be allowed to campaign peacefully. Say no to violence,\u201d the embassy said.<\/p>\n

CCC leader Nelson Chamisa also send his condolences to Chitsunge\u2019s family and urged police to arrest and bring to book the perpetrators.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so saddened by the politically motivated cold blooded murder of a gallant change champion, citizen Tinashe Chitsunge.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo life should be lost on account of politics. No party or politician is worthy of killing for.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heartfelt condolences to Tinashe Chitsunge\u2019s family and the citizens\u2019 family as a whole. May his soul rest in peace. Peace to all the citizens! Police do your job!<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has arrested at least ten suspects over the murder.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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