Key Findings and Mitigation Measures
Continued use of Abductions to silence opposition
ZPP recorded two major cases of abductions in November where both
victims were members of the opposition party, CCC. One of the Victims
Takudzwa Ngadzioere, a member of parliament was severely assaulted
and tortured and was reportedly injected with unknown substances
before being dumped about 50km from Harare. In another case, a
member of the opposition (CCC), Bishop Tapfumaneyi Masaya in
Mabvuku-Tafara Constituency lost his life after an abduction while he
was campaigning for a CCC candidate who was contesting to be a
Member of Parliament in his constituency in the upcoming by-elections.
Bishop Masaya was found dead on the 11th of November. In both cases
no arrests have been made. The continued abductions are largely carried
out by alleged state security agents and political actors Section 53 of the
Constitution of Zimbabwe which states that no person may be subjected
to physical or psychological torture. The act in itself deters citizens to
freely enjoy their civil and political rights for fear of victimization.
Recommendations
1. ZPP urges the Zimbabwean government and the Zimbabwe Republic
Police to thoroughly investigate cases of abductions and bring
perpetrators to book. the government of Zimbabwe should also work
closely with law enforcers to create a safer and peaceful environment
where citizens and public officials can both enjoy their rights and
freedoms without fear or favour.
2. Zimbabwe should ratify the United Nations Convention Against
Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment.
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