Zimbabwe: Military Officials Must Safeguard Human Rights

press release

In response to the military takeover and subsequent control of certain streets of the capital city Harare and the state-run broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, Amnesty International's Regional Director for Southern Africa Deprose Muchena said:

"At this tense time, it is essential that the military ensure the safety and security of all people in Zimbabwe - regardless of their political allegiance - and refrain from any action that puts lives and human rights at risk.

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