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The Role of Civil Society in Defending Human Rights in Zimbabwe
Civil society plays a critical role in defending human rights in Zimbabwe. In a context where the government has been criticized for its lack of respect for human rights and the rule of law, civil society organizations have stepped in to fill the gap, providing...
LGBTQ Rights in Zimbabwe: Challenges and Progress
LGBTQ rights have been a contentious issue in Zimbabwe for many years, with the LGBTQ community facing discrimination, harassment, and even violence. While there have been some recent signs of progress, much work remains to be done to ensure that all Zimbabweans are...
The Impact of the Land Reform Program on Human Rights in Zimbabwe
The land reform program in Zimbabwe has been a contentious issue since its implementation in 2000. While the program aimed to address historical land inequalities, its impact on human rights and social justice has been significant. Under the program, large commercial...
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Sikhala, Chin’ono Charged Under Non-Existent Falsehoods Law
HARARE – MDC Alliance vice-chairperson Job Sikhala was arrested Saturday and charged with publishing falsehoods and promoting public violence – the same charges laid against journalist Hopewell Chin’ono after the two allegedly claimed on social media that a police...
76 Mourners Arrested At A Burial Of Victim Of Police Brutality
GWERU – Dozens of mourners were arrested in Gweru on Saturday after police disrupted the burial of a man who allegedly died after police beatings. Tatenda Kasinyore’s death in police custody sparked anger in Mtapa suburb where he was popularly known as Nyale. Before...
Teachers’ Union Leader Escapes Abduction Attempt, Hides In Maize Fields
HARARE – Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) secretary-general Robson Chere survived an abduction attempt by four suspected state security agents on Sunday, the union said. The alleged incident occurred around 9PM at the Arcturus mining community in...
Zimbabwe Increasingly Becoming A Dark And Dangerous Place For Activism
In 2017, Zimbabwe was thrown into euphoria, as long-time dictator Robert Mugabe was overthrown and replaced by Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former vice-president, who promised reform and a new dispensation. Barely four years after those jubilant scenes that marked Mugabe’s...
Masvingo Residents Arrested Over Peaceful Water Protest
MASVINGO Residents Trust secretary general Prosper Tiringindi was arrested Friday morning together with a group of women who converged at the Civic Centre to demonstrate over water. Masvingo has not had water for the last three weeks following a fault at a Zesa...