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September internationally observes the day of democracy on the 15th and
the day of peace on the 21st. However, sadly reported a surge in political
intolerance and violence incidents in Zimbabwe, recording a total of 272
human rights violations, an increase from August's 257. The hotspots were
Harare, with 47, followed by Mashonaland Central (41), Manicaland (38), and
Mashonaland East (36). The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) launched a Resist,
Reject and Report Violence Campaign, #RRRV2023, to document and
expose perpetrators of politically motivated violence and create an active
citizenry that resists, rejects, and reports violence. Zimbabwe is at that time
where one ought to look out for the other as human rights violations
continue and mainly affect ordinary citizens. A mobile App SPECC, developed
by ZPP, empowers citizens to report any Social, Political, Economic, Civil, and
Cultural violations in Zimbabwe. ZPP aims to contribute to a peaceful
electoral process where citizens are empowered to reject politicians who
incite them to engage in politically motivated violence.
The September Monitor showed that Zanu PF topped the list of human rights
violators by contributing 45.3% of all perpetrators of human rights
violations, followed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police at 27%, Municipal
Police at 4.8%, and CCC at 4.3%. Municipal Police were involved in
demolishing informal traders' structures during the month. The continued
swell in the Zanu PF's contribution to perpetrating human rights violations
can be attributed to the increasing party campaign activities in preparation
for the 2023 elections, with citizens coerced to attend party meetings and
instructed on who they should elect against their will.
The general citizens comprise most of the September human rights
violations victims at over 86%. The Monitor observed an increase from
10.5% in August to 12.4% of the CCC victims. Persons with disability victims
decreased to 0.36% for women PWDs and 0.27% for men.
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