Motion text
That this House is deeply concerned about the on-going humanitarian and human rights crisis in Zimbabwe, despite the fresh start promised by President Mnangagwa when he took office over two years ago after the end of former President Mugabe’s rule; notes with alarm that over half the population is dependent on food aid, as well as the virtual collapse of the health and education systems, and more general infrastructure; further notes with regret that fundamental rights are routinely being violated, with reportedly more than 70 Government critics having been abducted and tortured by men suspected to be state security agents in the last year, including MDC Alliance MP Joanna Mamombe and activists Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova, who are now incredibly being tried for faking their abduction and torture; urges the Zimbabwean Government to undertake meaningful political and economic reform, and particularly to investigate alleged serious human rights abuses and corrupt practice over the last two years and prosecute those responsible; and calls on the Government to continue providing vital humanitarian assistance to Zimbabweans on the basis of need, to support and protect Zimbabweans committed to democracy, rule of law and an equitable economic recovery, and to apply targeted sanctions on those responsible for the most serious human rights abuses.
Signatures (10)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Ferrier, Margaret
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
30 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.