Zimbabwe police arrest 18 activists ahead of regional summit

Zimbabwe police arrested 18 political activists, including pro-democracy campaigner Namatai Kwekweza, ahead of a regional summit on August 17. The arrests occurred on August 1, with some activists removed from a plane at Harare's airport. They face charges related to a protest demanding the release of 77 opposition members detained since June. Amnesty International and Kwekweza's foundation expressed concern over the crackdown.