Zimbabwe's police have detained an MP and 16 opposition supporters after breaking up a rally on the outskirts of the capital, Harare, a spokesman for the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party has said, AFP news agency reports.
Obert Gutu said police arrested the group yesterday as supporters gathered for the rally that the police ordered cancelled at short notice.
Police beat up opposition supporters, fired teargas at people heading to the venue and randomly arrested party activists, he added.
"We are deeply disturbed and appalled by the arrest of Honourable Eric Murai and 16 supporters," he told AFP.
"The police have charged them with disorderly conduct and want them to pay fines," Mr Gutu added.
Source: BBC News
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