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Bullets and tear gas were fired in Harare during violent protests. At least three people are dead following escalating tensions after the country’s landmark presidential election.
Protests broke out after the main opposition leader accused the ruling party of trying to rig the vote. The army has stepped in.
CGTN’s Farai Mwakutuya filed this report from the capital.
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party (MDC) of Nelson Chamisa burn an election banner with the face of Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Locals run as supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party (MDC) of Nelson Chamisa burn barricades in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
A supporter of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party (MDC) of Nelson Chamisa wears a cone as they block a street in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibek)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party (MDC) of Nelson Chamisa react as they block a street in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
A military tank patrols the streets during the riots in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Locals run as members of the military approach during riots in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Locals run as members of the military approach them during riots in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Soldiers disperse crowds of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change supporters outside the party's headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT Soldiers open fire to disperse crowds of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change supporters outside the party's headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Opposition Movement for Democratic Change supporters hold spent rounds and show injuries after soldiers opened fire outside the party's headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change react as soldiers prepare to disperse crowds outside the party's headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Police patrol outside the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission offices as opposition supporters gather, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Mujahid Safodien)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party of Nelson Chamisa demonstrate as they await results of general elections in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party of Nelson Chamisa demonstrate as they await results of general elections in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo)
Election Protests in Zimbabwe
Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party of Nelson Chamisa demonstrate as they await results of general elections in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 1, 2018. (REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo)
