Food is a basic human right. It is inherently related to the fundamental right to life. This means the state has an obligation to ensure that at the very least people do not starve by ensuring food accessibility in terms of price, distance and availability. The onus is also on the state to ensure that […]
Themes Archives: Violence on Farms
Police officers principally responsible for human rights abuses in February
February 27, 2003 : Monthly political violence reports
In the month of February, the ZRP officers appeared to be the principal perpetrators of human rights abuses, particularly in the unlawful arrest and torture of civilians. It appears that the Public Order and Security Act (POSA) has been the main basis of arrests of journalists, pastors, and clergy, members of parliament and ordinary citizens. […]
War veterans continue wave of farm evictions
December 27, 2002 : Monthly political violence reports
ZANU PF youths are said to have continued to offer food in exchange for ZANU PF membership. In the Highfield constituency, party officials at distribution points were allegedly seen holding lists of names of ZANU PF members, and of those on the lists, only those with party cards had access to maize. Those who were […]
Widespread intimidation during council elections
September 27, 2002 : Monthly political violence reports
The month of September saw the holding of council elections for 1 397 rural district council and 27 urban wards over the weekend of 28 and 29 September 2002. It was reported that militant Zanu PF youths unleashed a reign of terror in the area forcing many MDC supporters to withdraw their candidature. In the […]
Police officers and soldiers are meting out reign of terror
August 27, 2002 : Monthly political violence reports
Organised violence has reportedly continued to prevail in all parts of the country. The Public Press and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Forum have received a large number of reports on human rights and political violations allegedly perpetrated by the uniformed officials, with the greatest prevalence being reported in Manicaland. Soldiers have been reportedly spearheading violence […]