Political violence seemed to be on the decline in August but is expected to rise as the nation gears up for the Gutu North by-election and Senate elections, which are scheduled for 26 November 2005. It is noteworthy that there were no unlawful arrests or detentions recorded in the month. In what seems to be […]
Themes Archives: Forced Relocation
Evictions continue, as “Operation Murambatsvina” goes on
July 26, 2005 : Monthly political violence reports
Reports in the month of July were considerably fewer due to the continuation of Operation Murambatsvina as most NGOs are involved in relief work for the victims of the Operation. As the Operation continued, perennial victims, Porta Farm residents, were again targeted for eviction. Reports are that the residents were evicted and asked to go […]
Housing Rights in Zimbabwe
July 25, 2005 : Monthly Human Rights Bulletin, Publications
Adequate housing includes such necessities as adequate privacy, adequate space, adequate security, adequate lighting and ventilation, adequate basic infrastructure and adequate location with regard to work and basic facilities – all at reasonable cost. The above implies that the right to housing is much more than simply a roof over one’s head. Housing rights therefore […]
As Operation Murambatsvina continues, humanitarian catastrophe unfolds
June 26, 2005 : Monthly political violence reports
“Operation Murambatsvina” (Operation Restore Order) continued in the month of June leading to problems for civil society, which resulted in fewer reports being compiled because the displaced people could not access the services of human rights organizations. This accounts for the few cases recorded in this report. NGO’s had to restructure their operations in order […]
Forum Activity – Annual Report 2005
June 22, 2005 : Annual reports, Publications
The Environment in 2005 A culture of violence continued to develop in Zimbabwe, which escalates during elections, peaceful demonstrations by civil society and stay-aways. The violence is mainly inflicted on persons who hold differing political views from the ruling party and is in breach of section 21 of the Constitution which states that “no person […]