People gather draped in flags as Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire appeared in court.
People gather draped in flags as Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire appeared in court.
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The pastor has since been freed. A court in Zimbabwe late Wednesday ordered his release, he had been slapped with charges of trying to "overthrow the government by unconstitutional means."
The pastor has since been freed. A court in Zimbabwe late Wednesday ordered his release, he had been slapped with charges of trying to "overthrow the government by unconstitutional means."
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Mawarire had been arrested on Tuesday and charged with inciting violence and disturbing the peace.
Mawarire had been arrested on Tuesday and charged with inciting violence and disturbing the peace.
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People took to social media after they heard news of the charges, starting a #freepastorevan campaign.
People took to social media after they heard news of the charges, starting a #freepastorevan campaign.
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