Zimbabwe court calls out minister for 'illegally' ordering internet shut down

Zimbabwe court calls out minister for 'illegally' ordering internet shut down
"It has become very clear that the minister has no authority to make the directive," Judge Owen Tagu said in a ruling.
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Zimbabwe's high court ruled on Monday that the state security minister had no authority to order mobile operators to shut down internet access to customers during protests last week. "It has become very clear that the minister has no authority to make the directive," Judge Owen Tagu said in a ruling.

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