EXCELLENT: E.U Says Zim Govt Just Can Not Be Supported With Its On-going Human Rights Abuses – My Comments
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[The EU is quietly exerting some pressures of its own outside of Europe. I'm liking some of it. e.g. They're operating in the Middle East, assisting the Palestinians. It's really pissing off the filthy Jews of Israel. I like this about Zim. It's minor, but every bit counts. Jews were working closely with Zimbabwe. The filthy Jews, even some Jews in SA were assisting the communists under Mugabe. Jan]
HRC 45 – EU Statement – Item 2: General Debate on HC oral update
Geneva, 15/09/2020 – 12:12, UNIQUE ID: 200915_7
Statements on behalf of the EU
Madame President,
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union.
The situation has significantly deteriorated in Zimbabwe, with multiple reports of arbitrary detention and harassment, torture and inhuman treatment, including towards members of the opposition, restrictions on access to justice, and targeting of journalists and others investigating or speaking out against corruption.
The reported detention of untried prisoners in a maximum security prison together with convicted criminals suggests a serious violation of the principle of presumption of innocence.
Public declarations inciting disrespect, hatred or violence towards various parties including churches, civil society actors and representatives of diplomatic missions have also contributed to increased tensions and risks to individuals enjoyment of human rights.
The COVID-19 pandemic should not be used as an excuse to limit the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms of citizens in Zimbabwe, such as the freedom of expression, press freedom and freedom of assembly.
The EU reiterates our ambition to support Zimbabwe in implementing concrete political and economic reforms, but for these reforms to stand the test of time they require an environment ensuring an inclusive national dialogue, through which citizens can exercise all their human rights, including their freedoms of assembly, association and expression.
E.U Ambassador to Zimbabwe