Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
6 August
Freedom of Assembly
Police unlawfully detained 14 #ThisFlag protesters at Bulawayo Central Police Station. The
protesters were among the cricket game spectators at Queens Sports Club who sang the
national anthem at the game’s 36th over. The protest it is reported was against poor
governance, an ailing economy and disregard of human rights by President Robert Mugabe’s
government. The protesters were not charged upon their release.
23 August
Right to Land
It is alleged that in Lobengula, Zanu PF leadership lured MDC T and other party supporters by
promising to give them land on the outskirts of the city on condition that they defect to Zanu PF.
The meeting was held at Chairperson Ncube’s house in Lobengula.
26 August
Freedom of Expression
Bulawayo East was marked with very heavy police presence that instilled fear in people and
also curtailed their movements. Residents felt intimidated by water canon tanks and police in
riot gear roaming the streets.
31 August
Right to Shelter
Furniture, windowpanes and roofs of houses in Makokoba, which were destroyed during the
July riots, have not been repaired and families are still without blankets, clothing and food. At
house number 2219 First Street in Makokoba, Gogo *Chimonyo and her family still sleep on the
floor with very few blankets offered by neighbors.