State withdraws charges against Kurauone

HARARE – Godfrey Kurauone, MDC Alliance youth National Organiser and Councillor for Ward 4 in Masvingo was acquitted of criminal nuisance charges levelled against him following the withdrawal of the case by the state.

MDC-Alliance Councillor – Godfrey Kurauone attending Presidential Precinct YAL in the US

I'm calling for the government of Zimbabwe to release all political prisoners, including Godfrey Kurauone, who represent the country's future. Justice demands it.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 19, 2020

Godfrey Kurauone received support from arguably the most powerful woman in recent history

The state, through Prosecutor Mbambo, withdrew the charges levelled against Kurauone since 31st of July after he was arrested for allegedly singing anti-Mnangagwa songs.

MDC-Alliance Councillor – Godfrey Kurauone

He has been in prison since then and has continously been denied bail.

Kurauone will however, return to court Thursday for commencement of his trial on charges of obstruction or endangering free movement of people and traffic.