Rival Anglican Parishioners Clash Violenttly in Zimbabwe After Anti-Gay Rift

[Ian David]

Black Collar Crime and Douchebaggery

Published by the government of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Rival Anglican Parishioners Clash
31 March 2009

Harare — SEVEN people were arrested in Harare on Sunday as police fired teargas to quell clashes between rival Anglican parishioners battling to control church properties.

Parishioners aligned to the Church of the Province of Zimbabwe led by Bishop Nolbert Kunonga and the Retired Bishop Sebastian Bakare-led Church of the Province of Central Africa clashed in Highfield, Glen View, Budiriro, Kambuzuma, Warren Park, Kuwadzana, Glen Norah and Mufakose.

Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector James Sabau yesterday said parishioners turned hostile towards police leading to the arrest of seven in Glen Norah.

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"In Glen Norah, some members of the church started throwing stones at the officers leading to the arrest of seven parishioners who were charged and paid deposit fines for criminal nuances. Police only used teargas when the rivals turned violent," he said.

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The rival provinces have clashed in Harare after Bishop Kunonga withdrew from the Church of the Province of Central Africa to form the Province of Zimbabwe over the issue of homosexuality.

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