UK raises alarm over human rights violations in Zimbabwe

Police disperse protesters in Zimbabwe's capital Harare.

Police disperse protesters in Zimbabwe's capital Harare. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

The United Kingdom is concerned about human rights violations in Zimbabwe, which include the targeting of prominent opposition and civil society leaders, a new report says.

In its Human Rights Priority Countries’ ministerial statement for the period January to June 2021 published on Tuesday, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office said Zimbabwe remains a major source of concern.