Zimbabwe: By-Election: Police Called To Order

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Zimbabwe: By-Election: Police Called To Order

[263Chat] Election watchdog, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) says it Is concerning that law enforcement agencies have been found wanting on several occasions after being partisan by oppressing and victimizing opposition parties, in particular, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa.

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