The month of March saw a rise in the incidents of torture. In an unprecedented incident, on 14 March, armed soldiers and Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials reportedly assaulted and tortured 8 employees of a hotel near the Mozambican border in Mutare. They were tortured for allegedly hoarding mealie-meal. The soldiers and the ZIMRA officials […]
Themes Archives: Army
Increase of political violence in October 2005, most assaults perpetrated by police, army
October 26, 2005 : Monthly political violence reports
The month of October saw an increase in the number of reports of political violence as compared to the previous month. Forty three cases of assault were recorded in October of which most were perpetrated by the army and police. Fifteen people were indiscriminately assaulted by the police and army at Budiriro 4 Shopping Centre. […]
Victimization and violence increase, as elections draw near
February 26, 2005 : Monthly political violence reports
The month of February was testimony to the lack of political tolerance that still persists in Zimbabwe especially during election periods. In many areas, political victimization and violence surrounded preparations for Zimbabwe’s 6th Parliamentary election since the country obtained independence in 1980. Voting took place on 31 March 2005. In Makoni North, drunken soldiers are […]
Youth supporting minister assaulted opposition, army officers abducted civilians
August 27, 2004 : Monthly political violence reports
Incidents that occurred in Zimbabwe in August show a lack of commitment by the Government of Zimbabwe to the implementation of the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections. Intra-party violence between members of ZANU PF which resulted in high levels of politically motivated violence taking place in Makoni North (Manicaland Province) between 21 and […]
Torture in Zimbabwe – Analysis of the law
August 25, 2004 : Monthly Human Rights Bulletin, Publications
In this Human Rights Monthly we assess, against the background of its international duties, what the Government of Zimbabwe has done to prevent acts of torture within its borders, assist its victims, punish the perpetrators and ensure these acts are not repeated. Zimbabwe has ratified the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the […]