February 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
protesters at Harare Central police station who
demanded answers on why the police had opened
fire on unarmed citizens.
late MDC-T President. Some youths affiliated to
MDC-T vice president Chamisa threatened to
unleash violence on those perceived to have
opposed his appointment as acting president by
the MDC-T National Council. They reportedly
attempted to assault MDC-T vice president
Mudzuri whom they accused of boycotting a
National Council meeting convened by Chamisa.
However, party youths from the security
structures intervened to maintain order.
Figure 3: Crowd confronts police at Harare Central Police Station
Category of incident
Feb 2018
Jan 2018
Assault
5
2
Discrimination
0
4
MDP
2
2
Intimidation/harassment
7
14
Murder
3
0
Figure 4: Police stand guard outside Harare Central Police Station
Two vehicles were burnt during the conflict.
Threat level: Medium
Despite a statement by ZEC that it is an offence to
record serial numbers from BVR voter registration
slips, Zanu PF activists have continued to violate
the Electoral Act and section 156(c) of the
constitution. On 14 February in Kuwadzana ward
7, 3 Zanu PF activists led by Mrs Bande (house
number 1082 Crowborough phase 2) reportedly
conducted a community outreach in Crowborough
recording serial numbers.
During the month of February, the province
recorded a total of 17 cases of human rights
violations. These included violations around the
electoral act, right to personal security, political
rights and the right to food and water. The month
saw the violation of the electoral act rapidly
decreasing following the public condemnation of
the practice of collecting serial numbers by ZEC
and the police. However, some remote areas still
recorded
such
violations.
The
notable
constituencies which recorded violations related to
the electoral act were Chipinge East, Mutare
On 15 February a case of factionalism within the
MDC-T was reported at late President
Tsvangirai’s Highlands residence in Harare
where mourners had gathered to pay tribute to the
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