It is a scandal for the Inclusive government that Roy Bennett and all
other political prisoners are still being held in detention at this
time. The Inclusive government can not behave as if it is business as
usual flagrantly disregarding people’s human rights. Leaving a dead
body in Roy Bennett’s cell is nothing but an attempt to intimidate him
into submission. He has refused, and it is inconceivable that he will
agree to be party to any horse trading political deal.
As a reflection of the central role the junta is playing in this whole
scandal, The Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General
Constantine Chiwengwa’s personal vehicles were used to transport Roy
Bennett from the notorious torture camp in Goromonzi to Marondera.
The use of extra-judicial means to intimidate, harass and coerce should
be condemned by the Inclusive government. There must be an unequivocal
return to the rule of just law. Roy Bennett and all political prisoners
must be released immediately, unconditionally and unharmed. Their
continued detention is provocation of the highest order.