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14 human rights violations recorded in nine districts in the first half of April
25 Apr 2017 at 22:45hrs | Views
Heal Zimbabwe has recorded a total of 14 human rights violations from nine districts between 08 - 19 April 2017.
In its report HZT said the recorded human rights violations fell into 3 categories: Intimidation with threats of violence or threats of withdrawal of food aid or agricultural inputs, forced participation (in political meetings, polling stations, Financial or material contributions) and destruction of political gatherings.
"Intimidation remains prevalent in local communities with 79% (11 cases) recorded this week, followed by forced participation to political gatherings with 14% (2 cases) and disrupted meetings which recorded 7% (1 case)," reads the report.
"The continued prevalence of intimidation can be largely attributed to the ongoing restructuring exercise of Zanu PF party structures countrywide. The continued intimidation and harassment particularly of opposition members is likely to intensify as the nation approaches the 2018 national elections."
In its report HZT said the recorded human rights violations fell into 3 categories: Intimidation with threats of violence or threats of withdrawal of food aid or agricultural inputs, forced participation (in political meetings, polling stations, Financial or material contributions) and destruction of political gatherings.
"The continued prevalence of intimidation can be largely attributed to the ongoing restructuring exercise of Zanu PF party structures countrywide. The continued intimidation and harassment particularly of opposition members is likely to intensify as the nation approaches the 2018 national elections."
Source - Byo24News
