The Zimbabwean government says it is increasingly concerned over the growing number of political activists being abducted and assaulted.
This follows the recent alleged abductions of two activists, Tatenda Mombeyarara and MDC youth leader Blessing Kanotunga.
The opposition party, MDC, has blamed the state for using excessive force and threatening its members ahead of a planned demonstration tomorrow.
However, in a statement, the government said it values human life and investigations are currently ongoing to ascertain the events leading o the two separate incidents.
“We have noted with concern and distress reports of alleged abductions and torture of citizens by unknown assailants in Harare.
“Whilst the Zimbabwe Republic Police are still investigating these allegations and establishing their veracity, the government would like to inform the public of the following: Torture, arbitrary punishment and degrading treatment of citizens by anyone is contrary to the provisions of the constitution and ethos of the Second Republic.
“As a government , we undertake to uphold the rights of citizens to be treated with dignity and respect,” said the government in a press statement.
Below is the full statement from the government.
