THE ZIMBABWE
PEACE PROJECT
THE
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strengthening of the ruling Zanu PF community level intimidation of opposition
political and human rights activists left communities much more scared of their own
government. This is made worse by the continued presence of state security agents in the
streets and villages, who, under the guise of enforcing Covid-19 regulations, flagrantly and
with impunity suppressed basic rights. The instruments of repression remained well oiled,
vigilant, and ready to strike.
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WITH
the Zimbabwean crisis having entered a stage where it became a concern for
neighbouring countries, the regional body SADC, the African Union, the United Nations and
the international community in general, the Government of Zimbabwe and ruling party has
remained aloof, disregarding the growing calls for process facilitation to solve the crisis and
get Zimbabwe back onto the path to democracy, good governance and economic prosperity.
Zimbabweans were once again on their own, presided over by a government that is in the
habit of preying on its citizens.
A young woman in
Chikhovo, Chiredzi during a
Community peace-building
dialogue held by ZPP in
September.