The pastor who has emerged as leader of
Zimbabwe’s new protest movement was charged
Wednesday with attempting to overthrow the
government for his role in a recent surge of
demonstrations
A Zimbabwean anti-riot police stand guard outside the Harare Magistrates court before the arrival of arrested Pastor Evan Mawarire
Evan Mawarire, 39, stood accused of setting up a
campaign with the aim of “overthrowing or
attempting to overthrown the government by
unconstitutional means,” according to the charge
sheet as he appeared in court Wednesday
