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Rights activists slam govt silence over Russia exploitation claims

Zimbabwe was expected to raise the matter at the second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo, Egypt, from December 19 to 20.

By Staff Reporter Dec. 22, 2025

Rights activists slam govt silence over Russia exploitation claims

Government ignores concerns over human rights abuses in Russia’s Alabuga

Zimbabwe was represented at the conference by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira.

By Staff Reporter Dec. 21, 2025

Government ignores concerns over human rights abuses in Russia’s Alabuga

Human rights are the mirror of our national conscience

Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), one of the most respected local human rights watchdogs, recently gave a sobering portrayal of our situation.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Dec. 15, 2025

Human rights are the mirror of our national conscience

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Rights under siege as public services collapse

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has flagged the erosion of basic human rights, blaming failing public services and restrictive laws that undermine citizens’ dignity and freedoms.

By Miriam Mangwaya Dec. 10, 2025

Rights under siege as public services collapse

China’s ‘White Paper’ Protests: 3 Years Later

It is essential to reverse the tide of international apathy toward Beijing’s human rights violations.

By Newsday Dec. 1, 2025

China’s ‘White Paper’ Protests: 3 Years Later

UN ‘alarmed by what appears’ as ‘misuse of criminal law to target’ Zaba

The opinion article referred to the government’s alleged interference in the politics of neighbouring countries and said that the current administration was “obsessed with keeping itself in power”.

By Irene Khan Nov. 21, 2025

UN ‘alarmed by what appears’ as ‘misuse of criminal law to target’ Zaba

Call to compensate victims of human–wildlife conflict

Alliance for Community-Based Organizations national coordinator Kudakwashe Munemo also called for urgent action to address the escalating human–wildlife conflict.

By Nhau Mangirazi Nov. 9, 2025