Evan Mawarire (born 7 March 1977) is a Zimbabwean pastor and democratic activist. He came to prominence during the 2016–17 Zimbabwe protests that challenged the rule of Robert Mugabe’s government. It was reported that Mawarire urged the people of Zimbabwe to remain defiant and refuse to return to work after the protests. In late 2017, it was reported by BBC News that Mawarire was acquitted by a Zimbabwe court where he faced a potential 20-year prison sentence if convicted for allegedly trying to overthrow Robert Mugabe. Thousands turned up at his hearing sparking a spontaneous social movement that challenged corruption, injustice and poverty On 13 July 2017 at least 150 lawyers stood up in court to represent Mawarire, while thousands amassed outside a Harare courthouse.
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| - Evan Mawarire (born 7 March 1977) is a Zimbabwean pastor and democratic activist. He came to prominence during the 2016–17 Zimbabwe protests that challenged the rule of Robert Mugabe’s government. It was reported that Mawarire urged the people of Zimbabwe to remain defiant and refuse to return to work after the protests. In late 2017, it was reported by BBC News that Mawarire was acquitted by a Zimbabwe court where he faced a potential 20-year prison sentence if convicted for allegedly trying to overthrow Robert Mugabe. Thousands turned up at his hearing sparking a spontaneous social movement that challenged corruption, injustice and poverty On 13 July 2017 at least 150 lawyers stood up in court to represent Mawarire, while thousands amassed outside a Harare courthouse. (en)
- Evan Mawarire (7 de março de 1977) é um pastor do Zimbábue e ativista democrata. Ele ganhou destaque durante os protestos de 2016–17 no Zimbábue que desafiaram o governo de Robert Mugabe. Foi relatado que Mawarire exortou o povo do Zimbábue a permanecer desafiador e se recusar a voltar ao trabalho após os protestos. No final de 2017, foi noticiado pela BBC News que Mawarire foi absolvido por um tribunal do Zimbábue, onde ele enfrentou uma potencial sentença de 20 anos de prisão se condenado por supostamente tentar derrubar Robert Mugabe. Em 13 de julho de 2017, pelo menos 150 advogados se apresentaram no tribunal para representar Mawarire, enquanto milhares se reuniram diante de um tribunal de Harare. (pt)
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| - Evan Mawarire (born 7 March 1977) is a Zimbabwean pastor and democratic activist. He came to prominence during the 2016–17 Zimbabwe protests that challenged the rule of Robert Mugabe’s government. It was reported that Mawarire urged the people of Zimbabwe to remain defiant and refuse to return to work after the protests. In late 2017, it was reported by BBC News that Mawarire was acquitted by a Zimbabwe court where he faced a potential 20-year prison sentence if convicted for allegedly trying to overthrow Robert Mugabe. Thousands turned up at his hearing sparking a spontaneous social movement that challenged corruption, injustice and poverty On 13 July 2017 at least 150 lawyers stood up in court to represent Mawarire, while thousands amassed outside a Harare courthouse. (en)
- Evan Mawarire (7 de março de 1977) é um pastor do Zimbábue e ativista democrata. Ele ganhou destaque durante os protestos de 2016–17 no Zimbábue que desafiaram o governo de Robert Mugabe. Foi relatado que Mawarire exortou o povo do Zimbábue a permanecer desafiador e se recusar a voltar ao trabalho após os protestos. No final de 2017, foi noticiado pela BBC News que Mawarire foi absolvido por um tribunal do Zimbábue, onde ele enfrentou uma potencial sentença de 20 anos de prisão se condenado por supostamente tentar derrubar Robert Mugabe. Em 13 de julho de 2017, pelo menos 150 advogados se apresentaram no tribunal para representar Mawarire, enquanto milhares se reuniram diante de um tribunal de Harare. (pt)
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