Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Amnesty International calls for an immediate end to political violence; says attacks appear to be coordinated - 10 April 2008

As leaders of Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) states prepare for an emergency meeting regarding the ongoing political crisis in Zimbabwe, Amnesty Internat

Zimbabwe opposition under attack - 10 April 2008

Opposition parties in Zimbabwe have complained of violence against people perceived to be their supporters.

Zimbabwe: Police urged to remain non-partisan - 3 April 2008

The situation in Zimbabwe has remained calm with all political parties exercising restraint since the national elections, but it is a country "on the edge".

Zimbabwe opposition suffer pre-election harassment - 26 March 2008

Opposition groups in Zimbabwe are suffering harassment, intimidation and discrimination in the run-up to national elections on 29 March.

Zimbabwe: Harassment and intimidation as election looms - 26 March 2008

As Zimbabweans prepare to vote in national elections on 29 March, Amnesty International today warned that the right to freedom of expression, association and assembly

Rights under siege in post-election Zimbabwe - 5 March 2008

In the wake of the presidential and parliamentary elections which took place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008, violent attacks on opposition supporters are increasing.

Zimbabwean police arrest and assault opposition demonstrators - 24 January 2008

Police assaulted several supporters of Zimbabwe's political opposition en route to a rally outside Harare city centre on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe: Amnesty International calls for police restraint in the face of impending protests - 23 January 2008

As crowds amass outside Harare to begin planned demonstrations against the Zimbabwean government, Amnesty International called on Zimbabwean authorities to ensure th

Zimbabwe: Police still torture while political solution to crisis being sought - 14 December 2007

Amnesty International researchers just returning from Zimbabwe said that the government continues to beat and torture human rights defenders and political opponents, d