Death Penalty: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction The recent sentencing of Tafadzwa Shamba and Tapiwa Makore Senior to death by the Harare High Court has reignited the ongoing debate over the use of the death penalty as a form of punishment. In response, Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director […]
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Zimbabwe’s ‘Patriotic Bill’: A Dangerous Blow to Human Rights
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Zimbabwe opposition leader’s conviction and sentencing highlight growing government crackdown on peaceful dissent
The recent conviction and sentencing of Job Sikhala, a member of parliament for the opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC), has sparked concerns about an escalating crackdown on peaceful dissent and the right to freedom of expression in Zimbabwe. In a statement released by Amnesty International, Flavia Mwangovya, Deputy Director […]