An analysis of the human rights abuses against minority groups and the prospects of transitional justice in post–Mugabe Zimbabwe

Reports indicate that between 1980 and 2017, Zimbabwe experienced widespread and escalating human rights violations under the leadership of the late Robert Mugabe and his party. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, among other organizations, have documented numerous violations, including the infringement of the right to shelter, freedom of assembly, and access to justice. Minority groups, such as the Ndebele tribe, women, children, and the LGBTQ community, have been particularly targeted by this oppressive regime. This study focuses on the experiences of minority groups in Zimbabwe. The main challenges faced by Zimbabwe include a culture of impunity and a compromised judiciary, which have perpetuated human rights abuses. Genuine reforms are necessary to address this issue effectively. In 2017, Mugabe was overthrown by a military coup, marking a new era and bringing hope for a better Zimbabwe among both domestic and international communities. The subsequent government, referred to as the "new dispensation," saw the installation of a new President but with familiar faces in power. This study examines the hardships endured by minority groups over the years and explores the events leading up to and following Mugabe's ousting.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of the Western Cape

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Makoni, Tinashe

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Iyi, John-Mark

• Zimbabwe
• Transitional Justice
• Genocide
• Democracy
• Human Rights

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