United States Embassy Harare still concerned over Dzamara disappearance

The United State of America Embassy in Harare has reiterated its concerns over the disappearance of human rights activists and journalist Itai Dzamara after he clocked one years missing since last March 9 2015.

"Today marks the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of civil society activist Itai Dzamara.  Promoting freedom and democracy and protecting human rights around the world are central to U.S. foreign policy, and the United States remains deeply concerned about Dzamara's whereabouts and wellbeing," said the embassy in a statement. " The Zimbabwean constitution guarantees fundamental human rights and freedoms for all citizens, including  Dzamara."

The embassy said all citizens have the right to life and personal liberty, the right to participate in peaceful political activities, the right to demonstrate and petition peacefully, and the right to express themselves freely.

"The United States urges the government of Zimbabwe to ensure that the constitutionally-guaranteed fundamental rights and freedoms are honored and enjoyed by all Zimbabweans, regardless of political affiliation.  We also encourage the government of Zimbabwe to fully investigate cases of politically motivated violence and abductions to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted and victims receive justice," reads the statement.