ZEN

Zimbabwe Europe Network (ZEN) is a network of European civil society organisations with programmes of support and/or presence on the ground in Zimbabwe.

[Kenneth Roth @KenRoth]

Zimbabwean authorities have harassed, abducted, and arbitrarily detained student leaders protesting a proposed constitutional amendment to extend presidential terms. https://t.co/6pe7KW7BEh

[Lawyers for Lawyers @L4L_INT]

🚨#Zimbabwe: together with partners, we strongly condemn the violence and intimidation against human rights lawyer #DouglasColtart during a public hearing in Harare.

We call on the government to protect the independence of lawyers and judges.

🔗 Read the full statement
https://t.co/t8akpUCsXV

[Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @ACTSA_UK]

Solidarity with Zimbabwe & those protesting in London today on #IndependenceDay

ACTSA director said: “The escalating repression of anyone who dares to question President Mnangagwa’s ‘constitutional coup’ is alarming."

The international community must act
https://t.co/lbuFsWiZtZ

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

Amnesty International strongly condemns the attacks on @Zinasuzim students from Chinhoyi University, who were allegedly abducted and tortured after conducting student election campaigns on campus.

The two students, 23-year-old Marlvin Madanda and 21-year-old Lindon Zanga, were allegedly abducted yesterday and were later found today, reportedly dumped, beaten, and injured.

These attacks threaten not just freedoms of assembly, expression and association, but also the rights to education, non-discrimination, academic freedom, and participation in university public life.

We urge the authorities to thoroughly investigate these attacks and ensure that students are able to exercise their freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and organize without fear of reprisals, intimidation, or torture.

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

BEYOND THE DOLLAR: EU-ZIMBABWE RELATIONS UNDER SPOTLIGHT || 5 AUGUST 2025 https://t.co/gHO54mvADG via @YouTube

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

Zimbabwean CSOs issued a joint statement following the signing of the draconian PVO Act, urging for its repeal

[ZLHR @ZLHRLawyers]

Zim CSOs Concerned About Enactment of Repressive Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

Blessed Mhlanga, a senior journalist with Alpha Media Holdings, has now spent 9 days in pre-trial detention.

Journalism is not a crime and media practitioners should be able to discharge their professional duties without fear of reprisals.

Authorities must stop misusing the criminal justice system to silence journalists and clampdown on the right to freedom of expression and independent media. A free, uncensored and unhindered press is essential to ensure the right to freedom of expression and other human rights.

#JournalismIsNotACrime
@bbmhlanga

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

Amnesty International strongly condemns the arrest and detention of Blessed Mhlanga (@bbmhlanga) for merely carrying out his professional duties.

Authorities must not misuse the justice system to silence journalists and clampdown on freedom of the media. Freedom of the media is important in advancing human rights. Responsible reporting on the issues that shape people’s lives is a key building block of any free society.

Amnesty International calls for the immediate release of Blessed Mhlanga and the unconditional dropping of all charges against him. Journalism is not a crime, and media practitioners should be able to carry out their work without fear of reprisals.

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

Very good to hear @namataik_ @robohchere & @cdegwenzi have finally been granted bail, which ends their unjust detention.

[ZLHR @ZLHRLawyers]

BREAKING: Bail granted for @namataik_ , @cdegwenzi & @robohchere on these conditions:
1. To deposit US$150 equivalent in Zig
2. ⁠To report every last Friday of month
3. ⁠Not to interfere with state witnesses
4. ⁠To reside at given addresses
@MaryLawlorhrds @rose_hanzi

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

The Zimbabwe Europe Network is disappointed @namataik_ @robohchere & @cdegwenzi remain detained, as they will be remanded until 5 September, when their case continues.

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#Zimbabwe: We are concerned by reports of arrests, harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders and political activists in the lead up to the @SADC_News summit.

We call for the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained and protection of civic space.

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

Zimbabwean CSOs call for the immediate and unconditional release of 4 human rights defenders, also highlighting the importance of international solidarity

[#ZimRightsLIVE @ZimRightsLIVE]

In our joint statemment, we are deeply troubled by the arbitrary arrest of human rights defenders
@namataik_, @samuelgwenzi, #VusumuziMoyo, and @robohchere at
Robert Mugabe International Airport on July 31, 2024 and we call for their immediate release
@WalpeAcademy
@wildtrustzim
@Zinasuzim
@weleadteam
@MagambaNetwork
@SAHRDNetwork

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

Statement by the EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe with regards to the recent arrests:

[Jobst von Kirchmann @vonKirchmannEU]

We, the Heads of Mission of the European Union in Harare 🇪🇺🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱🇵🇹🇷🇴🇪🇸🇸🇪, are deeply concerned about the multiple arrests that have occurred over the last two months. We urge the authorities to uphold fundamental freedoms in line with the Zimbabwe Constitution and international human rights obligations including on arrest, detention, and legal proceedings.

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

Influential Member of European Parliament @UdoBullmann calls for immediate release of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere, Samuel Gwenzi & Vusumuzi Moyo

[Udo Bullmann 🇪🇺 @UdoBullmann]

Shocking news from Zimbabwe, where another attempt is being made to silence civil society. @namataik_ Kwekweza and other activists who were brutally deprived of their freedom yesterday and arrested under torture must be released immediately. It's time for the SADC as well to show responsibility in view of the upcoming SADC summit. @SADC_News

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

ZEN is very concerned about reports coming out of Zimbabwe that Namatai Kwekweza, Samuel Gwenzi, Robson Chere, and Vusumuzi Moyo whereabouts are unknown. They were taken off a plane by suspected security agents at Harare Airport. @eu_eeas @euinzim @OlofBSkoog @EPHumanRights

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

The EU Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) Final report is out, a detailed assessment of the electoral process with key recommendations | EEAS https://t.co/rRGPZ72Zi4

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

Important statement by Southern Defenders, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty on the worrying developments in Zimbabwe

[SouthernDefenders @SAHRDNetwork]

🇿🇼 The alarming surge in abductions, arbitrary detentions, and violence against parliament members, opposition activists,& HRDs in Zimbabwe demands immediate attention. We join @hrw and @AmnestySARO to urge authorities to act swiftly.
Read our Statement: https://t.co/mu28JI1JCI

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

The European Parliament (Foreign Affairs & Development Committees) held a debriefing on the Zimbabwe elections today, with @eueomzim2023 Chief Observer Mr. Castaldo as one of the MEPs speaking (Zim debate starts at 10:51:30) https://t.co/CyC7uqUEHL

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

The EU has decided to suspend its support for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) after concerns raised by the EU Election Observation Mission.

[EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 @euinzim]

🇪🇺 Press Release:

The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Zimbabwe has issued the following press release, notifying of its intention to suspend support for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's project.

The Press release is also available on the following link: https://t.co/yNtAHmsHoZ

[ZEN @Zim_Europe]

A strong statement by the EU High Representative @JosepBorrellF on Zimbabwe elections. The EU EOM concluded the elections fell short of many regional and international standards.
https://t.co/ReF7T98a9z