
Zimbabwe
The administration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa failed to take meaningful steps to uphold human rights and ensure justice for serious abuses primarily committed by security forces in 2021. There has been no accountability for abuses by security forces, including the August 2018 post-election violence, and killings and rape during the January 2019 protests. Abductions, torture, arbitrary arrests, and other abuses against opposition politicians and activists have not been meaningfully investigated. The government has yet to establish an independent complaint system—as provided for in Zimbabwe’s Constitution—to receive and investigate public complaints against the security services. Other human rights concerns include a severe water and sanitation crisis, including during the Covid-19 pandemic, forced evictions, and child marriages.

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Zimbabwe: Excessive Force Used Against Protesters
Investigate, Prosecute Responsible Security Forces
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News
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Zimbabwe: Police Shut Down Popular Musician’s Show
Ensure Free Expression, Peaceful Assembly Ahead of Elections
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Zimbabwe’s President Shouldn’t Sign Repressive NGO Bill
Freedom of Association Vital for Credibility of Upcoming Elections
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Zimbabwe: A Move to Curb Freedom of Association as Election Nears
Registration Withdrawn from Hundreds of Organizations
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Critic of Zimbabwe’s Government Fears for His Life
Authorities Should Ensure Apostle Chiwenga’s Safety, Free Speech Rights
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Africa: Rights Progress for Pregnant Students
Five More Sub-Saharan Countries Act to Protect Girls’ Education; Barriers Remain
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Still No Justice for Zimbabwe’s 2018 Post-Election Violence
Implement Motlanthe Commission’s Recommendations; Investigate Security Forces
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