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    1. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 1

      THREAD: Zimbabwe’s police and army have been chasing opposition supporters on the streets of Harare, as frustration mounts about the lack of results from #ZimElections2018.pic.twitter.com/AdezOVN5eW

      17 replies 108 retweets 77 likes
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    2. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 1

      Parts of central Harare have been engulfed by violence. Soldiers – with bayonets - chasing people through the streets. Police firing live rounds and using water cannons against opposition protestors who’ve responded by throwing rocks and burning tires.pic.twitter.com/7KG6BS50Ab

      3 replies 20 retweets 6 likes
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    3. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 1

      The opposition MDC believes the state and governing party are conspiring to steal the Presidency, but election officials deny this. Foreign observers are pressuring the electoral commission to release the presidential results quickly and be transparent about the counting process.

      2 replies 15 retweets 12 likes
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      BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 1

      Riot police using water cannon and tear gas arrived to a chaotic scene of burning tyres and an unrelenting crowd. There were hundreds of them, jeering and pelting the police with stones, our correspondent @Pumza_Fihlani reports.pic.twitter.com/cYpiDruk7V

      9:21 AM - 1 Aug 2018
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      • Emmanuel.G.Keremi BLAY ATSU Daniel mwabgi Christian Publicist s i z o b u k i s a🇿🇼 Vicostos Juma Duke Mugerwa Ahmed Akan Etienam sebastianlotzer
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        2. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 1

          BBC News Africa Retweeted President of Zimbabwe

          Zimbabwe's President @edmnangagwa has called for peace amidst clashes between the security forces and supporters of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1024643260193681408 …

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          President of ZimbabweVerified account @edmnangagwa
          At this crucial time, I call on everyone to desist from provocative declarations and statements. We must all demonstrate patience and maturity, and act in a way that puts our people and their safety first. Now is the time for responsibility and above all, peace
          2 replies 8 retweets 7 likes
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        3. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 1

          BBC News Africa Retweeted Nelson Chamisa

          Meanwhile, @nelsonchamisa has thanked people for their support, maintaining his claim that he won the popular vote.https://twitter.com/nelsonchamisa/status/1024635326722174977 …

          BBC News Africa added,

          Nelson ChamisaVerified account @nelsonchamisa
          THANK YOU ZIMBABWE ...I’m humbled by the support you have given to me as a Presidential Candidate. We have won the popular vote. You voted for total Change in this past election!We have won this one together. No amount of results manipulation will alter your WILL #Godisinit
          8 replies 23 retweets 33 likes
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        4. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 1

          One man has been shot during skirmishes with police in Harare. Correspondents say that at this time, the violence is confined to the centre of Harare - an opposition stronghold - while other parts of the country remain calm. Follow the story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-45035533 …pic.twitter.com/KqttbaWTn7

          Man shot in skirmishes with police in Harare - BBC News Africa
          One man has been shot during skirmishes with police in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, after the country's historic elections.
          25 replies 74 retweets 48 likes
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