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<p>The UK condemns the use of violence and intimidation in elections. We have been
concerned by recent reports of police violence, both during by-elections and in response
to civil protests. We regularly urge the government of Zimbabwe to end human rights
abuses and restore internationally accepted standards. British officials visited Norton,
the location of the most recent by-election, on two occasions, as part of a ‘Diplomatic
Watch’ observation mission with Australian, US and EU colleagues. They spoke to the
candidates, urging calm. The group will now write to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission,
outlining its observations. We frequently urge the government of Zimbabwe to implement
the provisions of the 2013 constitution, including those that relate to electoral
reform.</p>
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