Rights Abuses: Gas Prices and Whats App

rights abuses: It meant that people in Zimbabwe have not been able to access any social media sites such as Whats App, Twitter and Facebook throughout the week, according to CNN. The shutdown comes as the military was accused of committing human rights abuses during a brutal crackdown on protests this week over a massive hike in gas prices. After several hours, networks were restored, but social media platforms remained blocked, Econet Wireless said in a notice to its customers. Prison guards watch over men arrested during the protests as they wait for their hearing at the Law Court in Harare on January 16. context Image Object name Prison guards watch over men arrested during the protests as they wait for their hearing at the Law Court in Harare on January 16. description Prison guards watch over men arrested during the protests as they wait for their hearing at the Law Court in Harare on January 16. url A spokeswoman for UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, Ravina Shamdasani, expressed concern Friday over reports of excessive use of force, including live ammunition by security forces, and called on the government to find ways of engaging with the population about their legitimate grievances. Days of deadly protests were triggered by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's announcement of a 150% increase in fuel prices. Read More The United States embassy in Harare also criticized the disproportionate use of force in a statement on Thursday, saying it was alarmed by credible reports that security forces were targeting and beating political activists and labor leaders. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.