Zimbabwe: Police Confirm Arrest of 16 Soldiers After Monday Cash Riots

At least 16 soldiers were arrested this week, with 10 of them still being detained for interrogation following Monday's rioting in central Harare.

The disturbances began last Thursday after frustrated soldiers failed to access their money from the banks. They went on a rampage, targeting foreign currency dealers, vendors and other innocent civilians. This week they upped the tempo, trawling through Market Square, Fourth Street, and the Road Port regional bus terminus, assaulting civilians, looting shops and beating up riot police who tried to intervene.

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