The ageing war veteran standing up to Zimbabwe’s president

The ageing war veteran standing up to Zimbabwe's president - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: The ageing war veteran standing up to Zimbabwe’s president An elderly war veteran who addresses his supporters on social media wearing a military uniform has become a symbol of resistance to Zimbabwe’s authoritarian regime as the political opposition lies in tatters. Blessed Geza, also known as “Bombshell”, is attracting a healthy following via straight-talking online pronouncements that are introduced with a Maoist anthem from the heig…

The ageing war veteran standing up to Zimbabwe’s president

Blessed Geza, also known as “Bombshell”, is attracting a healthy following via straight-talking online pronouncements that are introduced with a Maoist anthem from the height of the armed struggle in the 1970s. Even though turnout was low at demonstrations he called for March 31 to demand that President Emmerson Mnangagwa step down, the police were alarmed enough to deploy in force and arrest more than 100 people for taking part. Many businesses…