EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Zimbabwe Peace Project documented a total of 95 human rights violations in
the month of December, a significant drop in human rights violations from the
previous month’s 141. The violations included unfair distribution of food aid and
agricultural inputs, threats of violence, assault, restricted freedoms of assembly
and association, inhuman treatment, restricted freedom of expression and
unlawful eviction. Other violations documented include looting and pillaging of
public resources, restricted access to social services and unjustified arrests.
The violations affected 1460 victims, of which 646 were male and 814 females, including
2 with disabilities. Of the perpetrators, 38.79% were affiliated to the ruling party ZANU
PF, while 15.76% were local authorities. Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police
contributed 11.52% of the violators. Other perpetrators included members and officials of
the government of Zimbabwe (9.7%), artisanal miners (4.85%), traditional leaders (4.24%)
and War veterans (2.42%). 12.72% of the perpetrators were not affiliated to any known
group.
In our section, “Towards sustainable peace in Zimbabwe”, the Zimbabwe Peace Project
commends President Mnangagwa, Parliament, and human rights activists for their efforts
in abolishing the death penalty. This development is a remarkable commitment to
promoting human dignity, the sanctity of life and inspiring positive change.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project acknowledges the efforts by various stakeholders,
independent commissions and human rights actors in promoting human rights
accountability in Zimbabwe. However, a wide array of violations, committed by
individuals and institutions, remain largely unresolved. This leads to repeated violations
further prejudicing victims, depriving them of their rights and fundamental freedom,
hence ZPP calls for the government's commitment to ensure all perpetrators of human
rights are prosecuted.
Contents
Key human rights violations..........................................4
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Towards sustainable peace in Zimbabwe..................6
10 Steps backward..........................................................6
2024 Year in review ........................................................7
Provincial Outlook...........................................................8
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