Human rights defenders condemn arrest, alleged torture of activists in Zimbabwe

Human rights activists arrive at the Rotten Row Magistrates court in Harare with members of Zimbabwe republic police, Aug. 2, 2024. According to Zimbabwe home affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe, pictured in Harare on Aug. 1, 2024, the government is aware of attempts to disrupt the smooth flow of the SADC summit that Zimbabwe is hosting in about two weeks. (Columbus Mavhunga/VOA)

Human rights defenders — including a United Nations special rapporteur — are condemning the arrests and alleged torture of Zimbabweans who called for the release of opposition activists arrested in late June.