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Demonstrations are the way to go for CHRA
Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA)
September 13, 2006

The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) is increasingly becoming the voice of the voiceless. Residents who had become powerless in the face of tyranny are becoming more involved in CHRA activities.

They are demanding to be heard. They are demanding back their stolen democratic space. As the struggle for a total return to democratic values continues, residents in various suburbs have held public meetings at which they have resolved to carry out massive demonstrations against their respective District Officers.

To buttress their positions, residents of Budiriro, Dzivarasekwa and Glen View have offloaded raw sewerage and garbage at their district offices, demanding that mayoral and council elections be held.

The demonstrators also demanded the immediate removal from office of the illegal commission running the affairs of the capital.

Most importantly, the residents of Harare are concerned with the collapse in service provision, the reluctance by the government to announce dates for Harare elections and the continued abuse of municipal resources by the illegal commissioners.

As part of their broad strategy to enhance civic participation by the residents of Harare, CHRA has been encouraging residents to protest the intended sell of a council house to Sekesai Makwavarara, the Chairperson of the illegal commission running the affairs of the capital.

A total of 600 residents from across Harare officially lodged their objections to the intended sale of the municipal property at Number 19 Nigel’s Lane, Highlands.

CHRA commends the resilience of the membership in the face of adversity. There have been attempts to discourage them from pursuing their objective of reclaiming the city from the bond of illegality. Residents must remain united and claim victory as a grouping than as individuals.

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