EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In October 2024, the Zimbabwe Peace Project recorded a total 184 human rights violations from
across the country, which affected 1996 victims. The violations included threats of violence (74),
assault (9), unfair distribution of food aid (13), and malicious damage to property (12). There were
violations related to restrictions of freedom, such as that of Assembly and Association (17) and of
Expression (22). 19 violations were also recorded where victims were denied access to social
services. Other notable violations were an abduction (1), an unjustified arrest (1), torture (1), forced
displacements (2) and 9 violations of inhuman treatment.
787 women, including 3 females with disabilities, were affected by the violations in October while
male victims amounted to 1204, including 2 persons with disabilities.
Of the documented violations, perpetrators affiliated to the ruling party ZANU PF contributed
48.47% with the Zimbabwe Republic Police standing at 23.01%. Other violations were committed
by Municipal Police (7.67%), members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (4.29%). 12.27% of the
perpetrators were not affiliated to any particular group or institution.
In our section on Towards sustainable Peace in Zimbabwe, ZPP commends the Zimbabwe Republic
Police (ZRP) for their efforts in combating corruption and theft of government-sponsored food aid
intended for vulnerable communities.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project is calling on the government to take action against human rights
abuses by monitoring and investigating practices that enable these violations. Specifically, ZPP
calls on the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission to
investigate and prosecute perpetrators, looking into all reports of human rights abuses and hold
those responsible accountable, as well as for the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) to
strengthen its commitment to promoting administrative justice. This includes investigating abuses
committed by public institutions and other actors. This ensures that the government and other
institutions, or members who act on their behalf are held accountable for their actions, in line with
Zimbabwe's Constitution.
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Key human rights violations..........................................3
Towards sustainable peace in Zimbabwe..................6
10 Steps backward..........................................................7
Provincial Outlook..........................................................8
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