Zimbabwe: Investigate police crackdown and brutal use of force against protesters

“Police must comply with international standards governing the use of force in policing protests,” said Muleya Mwananyanda, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Southern Africa.

“Authorities must launch an independent and impartial investigation into the conduct of the police officers who are found to have used unnecessary force against protesters.”

“Police must stop using force to suppress dissenting voices,”

Background

Public transport operators and Taxi drivers embarked on protests around Harare against increased police roadblocks, leaving commuters without transport. Zimbabwe Police Republic have issued a statement on 4 July, announcing heavy police presence “to deal with any public disorder situation”