OCTOBER 2022
4.3 Politicisation of vending spaces
ZPP notes with concern the increase in cases of politicisation of vending
spaces, particularly Mupedzanhamo Flea Market in Mbare. Mbare, a known
industrial hub for informal traders, has since turned into a hotspot of political
violence following the politicisation of vending spaces by Zanu PF and CCC
youths.
ZPP offers the following recommendations so as to reduce the prevalence of
violence in the area;
4.3.1 ZPP implores political parties to reign in their supporters to shun acts
of violence and respect political rights and human rights to safeguard
citizens ahead of the 2023 general elections.
4.3.2 The ZRP should carry out thorough and impartial investigations to
ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed.
4.3.3 The police should also desist from indiscriminately beating up people
during political clashes. Citizens’ personal security and freedom of assembly
and association rights should not be violated.
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