The new regulations for religions in Xinjiang: Part of a wider campaign against religion

The Chinese government has been accused of widespread human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang since 2017.
By Bitter Winter Feb. 15, 2024

For these Zimbabwean children, a good education means living on their own

“I was afraid of going to live alone, but I was counseled and told that going to live alone was a part of growing up,” says the shy and reserved Garimoto.
By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa Oct. 18, 2023

Security forces stifling dissent: Report

In a report published after the 2018 general elections, Human Rights Watch (HRW) implicated riot police and soldiers in the deaths of at least six people and serious injuries to dozens more.
By Tinashe Kairiza Feb. 10, 2023

‘Hold security forces accountable for human rights abuse’

HRW in its latest report claimed that victims of human rights violations have failed to access justice.
By Varaidzo Mudewairi Jan. 17, 2023

Zim hogs global human rights spotlight

HRW also bemoaned lack of access to water and sanitation services to citizens across the country, exposing many to medieval waterborne diseases.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jan. 13, 2023

Zimbabwe’s proposed draconian law will curtail election observation

According to senior government officials, amendments to the Private Voluntary Organisations Act is designed to stem illegal money coming into the country under the guise of NGO funding but is allegedly used to push political agendas and political lobbying.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022

Zimbabwe’s proposed draconian law will curtail election observation

According to senior government officials, amendments to the Private Voluntary Organisations Act is designed to stem illegal money coming into the country under the guise of NGO funding but is allegedly used to push political agendas and political lobbying.

By The Standard Mar. 27, 2022

News in depth: Chamisa attacks expose culture of impunity as Zimbabwe heads to 2023 polls

MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa’s convoy was last attacked on several occasions by Zanu PF activists as the country’s leading opposition leader held grassroots meetings across Manicaland province. 

By The Standard Oct. 24, 2021

News in depth: Chamisa attacks expose culture of impunity as Zimbabwe heads to 2023 polls

MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa’s convoy was last attacked on several occasions by Zanu PF activists as the country’s leading opposition leader held grassroots meetings across Manicaland province. 

By The Standard Oct. 24, 2021