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Zimbabwe Protests Stopped by Government Soldiers

Columbus Mavhunga

   HARARE - A heavy security presence in Zimbabwe's capital Friday shut
   down planned opposition protests against the government's handling of
   corruption and the economy.

   On social media Friday, Zimbabwean police said the country was "calm
   and peaceful" and urged the public to continue with their normal
   day-to-day activities "with the full knowledge that their safety and
   security is guaranteed."

   In Harare, however, armed soldiers and police ordered shops to close
   down early and sealed off all roads leading to the central business
   district.

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