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Not appropriate to use live ammunition against civilians
02 Aug 2018 at 10:41hrs | Views
Head of the mission, former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama, told a briefing at the Bronte Hotel in Harare:
"We don't think it is appropriate to use live ammunition against civilians." He said, however, the mission denounced the violence that accompanied the protest as well.
In his statement he said: "The electoral process is yet to be concluded. The greatest test of leadership is called for now. All parties must exercise patience and restraint while we await the announcement of the full results.
WE urge the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to expedite teh announcement of all election results, without further delay."
It's the first time in 16 years that the Commonwealth has observed the elections since Zimbabwe left the organisation.
In response to questions by journalists, Mahama said it was not up to the observer mission to decide whether Zimbabwe would be allowed back, but it was up to the heads of state.
"We don't think it is appropriate to use live ammunition against civilians." He said, however, the mission denounced the violence that accompanied the protest as well.
In his statement he said: "The electoral process is yet to be concluded. The greatest test of leadership is called for now. All parties must exercise patience and restraint while we await the announcement of the full results.
It's the first time in 16 years that the Commonwealth has observed the elections since Zimbabwe left the organisation.
In response to questions by journalists, Mahama said it was not up to the observer mission to decide whether Zimbabwe would be allowed back, but it was up to the heads of state.
Source - news24
