New abduction and subsequent enforced disappearance of human rights defenders - ZWE 008 / 1208 / OBS 206.1

The Observatory has been informed by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum about the abduction and subsequent enforced disappearance of Mr. Broderick Takawira, provincial coordinator of the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), of Mr. Pascal Gonzo, ZPP driver, as well as about the ongoing enforced disappearance of Ms. Jestina Mukoko, Director of the ZPP and Board Member of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the (...) - Zimbabwe / Urgent Appeals

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