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ROHR UK Midlands Branch raises alarm over Zimbabwe's human rights situation
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The Midlands Branch of the UK Chapter of Restoration of Human Rights Zimbabwe (ROHR) convened its monthly meeting on Saturday, 20 April 2024, at Secular Hall in Leicester, where members expressed deep concern over the deteriorating human rights and governance situation in Zimbabwe.
During the meeting, participants deliberated on a wide range of issues affecting the country, including alleged state‑sponsored human rights violations, the shrinking democratic space, and what they described as the continued erosion of the rule of law.
Members also criticised what they termed the selective application of justice and the ongoing looting of national resources.
The discussion further highlighted concerns over the politicisation of food distribution, which attendees said disadvantages vulnerable communities, as well as the recent introduction of the new currency, Zimbabwe Gold.
Members argued that the move has triggered a sense of déjà vu, warning it could create fresh opportunities for political elites to exploit economic instability while placing additional burdens on businesses and ordinary citizens.
Following the meeting, members gathered for a dinner celebration at Nando's in honour of three individuals - Paradzai Mapfumo, Panyika Karimanzira and Olivia Chamboko - who were marking their birthdays.
The event was hosted through the support of human rights activist Pardon Tapfumaneyi, a member of ROHR Zimbabwe, legal practitioner and independent parliamentary candidate for the Mpopoma-Mzilikazi constituency in Bulawayo during Zimbabwe's August 2023 elections.
The gathering combined advocacy and social engagement, reflecting the diaspora‑based organisation's continued efforts to spotlight governance and human rights concerns in Zimbabwe.
During the meeting, participants deliberated on a wide range of issues affecting the country, including alleged state‑sponsored human rights violations, the shrinking democratic space, and what they described as the continued erosion of the rule of law.
Members also criticised what they termed the selective application of justice and the ongoing looting of national resources.
The discussion further highlighted concerns over the politicisation of food distribution, which attendees said disadvantages vulnerable communities, as well as the recent introduction of the new currency, Zimbabwe Gold.
Following the meeting, members gathered for a dinner celebration at Nando's in honour of three individuals - Paradzai Mapfumo, Panyika Karimanzira and Olivia Chamboko - who were marking their birthdays.
The event was hosted through the support of human rights activist Pardon Tapfumaneyi, a member of ROHR Zimbabwe, legal practitioner and independent parliamentary candidate for the Mpopoma-Mzilikazi constituency in Bulawayo during Zimbabwe's August 2023 elections.
The gathering combined advocacy and social engagement, reflecting the diaspora‑based organisation's continued efforts to spotlight governance and human rights concerns in Zimbabwe.
Source - Byo24News
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