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American Ambassador visits CIO abduction victims
15 Aug 2019 at 08:15hrs | Views
The United States of America Ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols on Thursday announced that he will be visiting victims of the latest violence against civil society and opposition activists to hear their stories and document their injuries.
Several MDC officials and civic society leaders were abducted on Tuesday night and by suspected members of the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation and subjected to torture.
In a statement the American Embassy said, "The U.S. government is concerned about renewed reports of abductions and assault of civil society members and opposition party members. Harassment and intimidation have no place in a democratic and pluralistic society. We call on the GOZ to condemn these attacks and hold those responsible to account."
Several MDC officials and civic society leaders were abducted on Tuesday night and by suspected members of the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation and subjected to torture.
Tatenda Mombeyarara (@CdeTatenda) remains resilient and committed to human rights despite the terrible torture he endured. U.S. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols visited him today, observed his injuries, and listened to his story. #RespecttheConstitution #humanrights pic.twitter.com/PuiGiq8NgM
— U.S. Embassy Harare (@usembassyharare) August 15, 2019
In a statement the American Embassy said, "The U.S. government is concerned about renewed reports of abductions and assault of civil society members and opposition party members. Harassment and intimidation have no place in a democratic and pluralistic society. We call on the GOZ to condemn these attacks and hold those responsible to account."
Source - Byo24News
