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Canada has not forgotten Itai Dzamara
10 Mar 2016 at 05:28hrs | Views
The Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe has indicated that it has not yet forgotten that the journalists and human rights activist Itai Dzamara is still missing after one year since he was abducted by suspected security agency officers.
"Today, (March 9) Zimbabwe marks one year since the enforced disappearance of human rights activist, Itai Dzamara. His fate remains unknown and those responsible for his disappearance have not been identified and brought to justice.
The Embassy of Canada remains troubled by the lack of progress in the investigation and dearth of information about the case being communicated to the public," reads the statement.
"The Embassy of Canada calls on the Government of Zimbabwe to pursue its efforts to resolve this prolonged and untenable situation, for the relief of family and friends of Mr. Dzamara."
Canada said Zimbabwe's 2013 constitution guarantees the fundamental rights of all citizens including the right to life, personal liberty, freedom from torture, freedom of assembly and association, and freedom to peacefully demonstrate and petition.
"Canada urges the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure these rights and freedoms are enjoyed by all Zimbabweans, regardless of political or other affiliation. Canada remains concerned about human rights, democracy, freedom and the rule of law in Zimbabwe and will continue to work to foster a more peaceful, democratic and prosperous future for all Zimbabweans, consistent with Zimbabwe's own constitution," reads the statement.
"Today, (March 9) Zimbabwe marks one year since the enforced disappearance of human rights activist, Itai Dzamara. His fate remains unknown and those responsible for his disappearance have not been identified and brought to justice.
The Embassy of Canada remains troubled by the lack of progress in the investigation and dearth of information about the case being communicated to the public," reads the statement.
"The Embassy of Canada calls on the Government of Zimbabwe to pursue its efforts to resolve this prolonged and untenable situation, for the relief of family and friends of Mr. Dzamara."
Canada said Zimbabwe's 2013 constitution guarantees the fundamental rights of all citizens including the right to life, personal liberty, freedom from torture, freedom of assembly and association, and freedom to peacefully demonstrate and petition.
"Canada urges the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure these rights and freedoms are enjoyed by all Zimbabweans, regardless of political or other affiliation. Canada remains concerned about human rights, democracy, freedom and the rule of law in Zimbabwe and will continue to work to foster a more peaceful, democratic and prosperous future for all Zimbabweans, consistent with Zimbabwe's own constitution," reads the statement.
Source - Byo24News
