Friday, June 19, 2009

Zimbabwe's progress on human rights 'woefully slow'

18 June 2009

"The human rights situation in Zimbabwe is precarious, and the socio-economic conditions are desperate for the vast majority of Zimbabweans," said Irene Khan, Amnesty International Secretary General, ending a six-day high level mission to Zimbabwe, during which she met with senior government ministers, human rights activists and victims of human rights violations.

“Persistent and serious human rights violations, combined with the failure to introduce reform of the police, army and security forces or address impunity and the lack of clear commitment on some parts of the government are real obstacles that need to be confronted by the top leadership of Zimbabwe.”
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http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/zimbabwe-progress-human-rights-woefully-slow-20090618

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