Manicaland
Manicaland province in Zimbabwe has witnessed a slight increase in human
rights violations, with 31 reported incidents this month, up from 27 last month.
The most alarming cases include the rape of a 5-year-old girl and the murder of
a grade 7 student, who was brutally thrown into a borehole at his grandfather's
homestead in Headlands. Other incidents of human rights violations include
sexual assault and rape, unfair labour practices and inhuman treatment
recorded at Max Mind Investment, a Chinese-led company in Mukwasi Buhera,
coercion where ZANU PF officials in Dora rural area have been demanding $20
from cash-strapped members for the party's upcoming conference. Other
violations include abuse of power and administrative justice by members of the
Zimbabwe Republic Police in Muzokomba and political discrimination where only
community members affiliated with a ZANU PF section supporting Mrs. Mabika
Chitima were beneficiaries of a cash-for-cereals program in Chipinge urban
ward 6. These incidents highlight the need for urgent attention to address the
rising human rights violations in Manicaland province
Concluding Note
The Zimbabwe Peace Project's latest findings paint a concerning picture of
persisting human rights violations across Zimbabwe. The reported incidents of
harassment and intimidation, extortion, abuse of power, and political
discrimination underscore the undesirable human rights situation in the country.
ZPP remains deeply concerned about increased politicisation of food aid and
other essential services, persistent intimidation and harassment of opposition
supporters and exploitation and abuse of vulnerable populations. Therefore, ZPP
calls on the government of Zimbabwe to ensure impartial distribution of food aid
and services and for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute
human rights abuses. Equally, political parties should promote peaceful
coexistence and tolerance and prioritise human rights protection and promotion.
ZPP reminds all citizens of Zimbabwe that there is an increasing need for
collective efforts to address Zimbabwe's deepening human rights crisis and
ensure a peaceful and just society for all. Citizens are encouraged to report
human rights violations to the Zimbabwe Republic Police or file complaints to the
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
+263 77 183 8654
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
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