Matabeleland South
Eleven violations were documented in the province of Matabeleland South
including an incident where life was lost. Artisanal miners are infamous for a
culture of violence A group from the Skuta region broke into mines in
Khayanyama on August 26, which is in search of gold claims. In order to seize
control of a particular mine, the small-scale miners broke in and engaged in a
fight with the mine's proprietors. Both the victims and the offenders were
between the ages of 18 and 35, There were four recorded deaths in the
altercation. The incident was not immediately reported to the police. ZPP
condemns using force or violence to resolve disputes and calls for stricter
measures where lives have been lost.
Concluding Note
As Zimbabwe bears witness to the alarming rise in human rights violations in
August, ZPP reminds all citizens that the struggle for freedom and dignity is for
all to take part in and demand as enshrined in the constitution. Each violation
represents a person, a family, and a community torn apart by harassment,
intimidation, and violence. The perpetrators may be powerful, but the citizens,
the people, are stronger. ZPP calls on every individual to stand up for their
rights, to demand justice, and to refuse to be silenced. We urge you to support
human rights defenders, to amplify their voices, and to join hands in solidarity as
well as reporting all human rights violations. Together, Zimbabweans can create
a society where every person can live without fear of persecution, where every
voice is heard, and where every human right is respected.
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