Opposition parties go into elections under protest

OPPOSITION political parties say they are participating in Wednesday’s polls under protest as incidents of human rights violations and restrictions on civic and political space have affected the
credibility of the August 23 elections.

Court challenges and petitions against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) continue flying, with some yet to be finalised, two days before Zimbabweans go to the polls.

The majority of cases have been filed by the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) which has expressed dissatisfaction with Zec’s conduct, especially its failure to avail an updated voters roll.

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