ZHRC calls for peace, tolerance

Philemon Jambaya

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission has called for peace and tolerance ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections.

The Commission said that every Zimbabwean has a right to make political choices freely without being coerced or threatened.

“Every Zimbabwean citizen has the right to make political choices freely, subject to this Constitution every Zimbabwean Citizen has the right to form, to join and to participate in the activities of a political party or organisation of their choice," reads part of the statement.

The Commission added that it has noted the violence which took place in Murehwa, Masvingo and Gokwe.

"The ZHRC has also noted, in particular, the reported cases of political violence in Murehwa, Masvingo and Gokwe wherein political parties clashed, resulting in violence and Injuries to persons, whilst investigations into the alleged violations are underway by relevant authorities, the ZHRC condemns these acts of violence and exhorts all political actors to emulate his Excellency the President in denouncing violence across the political divide," added the Commission.

In recent times Zimbabwe has witnessed political violence across the political divide.