OCTOBER 2022
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The RoundUP
ZPP recorded 255 human rights violations, a decrease from September's
257. Of these, 42 were in Harare, followed by 37 in Mashonaland East and 35
in Manicaland and Midlands. During the month, 3 546 victims were identified
(2625 male and 921 female, including 15 PWDs). Assault cases were topical
in October, with documented incidents increasing to 44 from 42 the
previous month. Campaign activities for the October 22 by-elections were
characterised by assaults of opposition leaders and supporters, making the
elections and subsequent outcome unfair and less credible.
The percentage of victims decreased to 0.2% for female persons with
disability and 0.23% for males in October. Most human rights cases were
perpetrated by Zanu PF, responsible for 48% of the violations, followed by
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) at 32%. The general citizens populated the
highest percentage of victims, at 88%, and Citizens Coalition for Change
(CCC) supporters followed at 15%. Law enforcement agents and the ruling
party continue to subject Zimbabwe's citizens to gross human rights
violations.
The MMR is a compilation of human rights violations in Zimbabwe. The
report exposes perpetrators, informs the general public about the social,
political, economic, civil, and cultural human rights situation, and informs the
development of advocacy initiatives with various stakeholders. ZPP launched
the #RRRV2023 campaign to create an active citizenry that Resists, Rejects,
and Reports violence ahead of elections. The campaign seeks to achieve a
peaceful electoral process where citizens are empowered to speak out and
report when violated and increase their level of alertness and
responsiveness to pressure duty bearers to be accountable.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project
Monthly Monitoring Report
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