However, while in a number of areas, membership of Zanu-PF seems to dominate with the
ruling party generally repressive of others, it is interesting to note how March reports show
pockets of resistance from various quarters. For instance in Mashonaland East, some chiefs
protested against the repressive instructions and orders. This was also seen in at least two
other instances where resistance to Zanu-PF supremacy seems to be repeating itself in various
corners.
All in all disregard for people’s Freedom of Assembly and Freedom of Expression as
enshrined in the Constitution continued to be the order of the day for March as in previous
months.
As Independence Day approached ZPP noted with concern a number of human rights
violations which had occurred in the 36 years since the country transitioned to majority rule.
Even though most of the rights against which violations were noted are enshrined in the
Constitution, violations continue unabated.
The struggle for Constitutionalism is real and continues to be elusive.
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