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<p>The UK is deeply concerned by the recently reported rearrests of Joanna Mamombe
MP, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova. We also understand that Ms Mamombe and Ms
Chimbiri's applications for bail have been denied. When the Minister for Africa wrote
to late Foreign Minister Moyo on 12 August 2020, following a telephone call with him
on 8 June 2020, he raised specific human rights concerns, including the treatment
of Ms Mamombe, Ms Chimbiri, and Ms Marowa. Our Ambassador in Harare reinforced these
messages when she met representatives of the Government of Zimbabwe on 24 November
2020. On 5 February, the Minister for Africa tweeted urging authorities to focus on
investigating the women's claims.</p><p>The UK will continue to monitor developments
in the case of Ms Mamombe, Ms Chimbiri, and Ms Marova closely and continue to call
on the Government of Zimbabwe to uphold the rule of law. This includes respecting
the Zimbabwean Constitution which clearly prohibits enforced disappearances, cruel,
inhumane and degrading treatment. We admire the bravery of civil society activists
in Zimbabwe who aspire to a better future for Zimbabwe.</p>
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