Zimbabwe declares new public holiday to protest US sanctions
Zimbabwe has declared a new public holiday to protest US sanctions it says are hurting its economy, and the day comes with a state-sponsored festival.
Acting information minister Amon Murwira says Anti-Sanctions Day will be commemorated on October 25.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to be bused to the capital.
The minister said Monday that the holiday is "to further amplify the importance of this day to the economic emancipation and well-being of Zimbabwe."
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