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<p>The UK is seriously concerned about the challenging human rights situation in Zimbabwe.
It remains one of the UK's 30 Human Rights Priority Countries globally. The Minister
for Africa spoke to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister on 8 June and expressed his [Minister
Duddridge] deep concern regarding recent reports of the abduction and torture of three
female opposition activists, including a Member of Parliament. He [Minister Duddridge]
urged the Foreign Minister to ensure the Government of Zimbabwe makes concrete progress
on human rights, including investigations into violations.</p><p>It is vital that
the Zimbabwean authorities adhere to their international human rights obligations
and respect their Constitution, which prohibits enforced disappearances and cruel,
inhuman or degrading treatment. This was reiterated in a joint local statement issued
on 20 May by the UK alongside other partners, including the European Union, France,
Germany and the United States of America. The UK will continue to monitor developments
closely and urge the Government of Zimbabwe to uphold the rule of law and respect
human rights.</p><p> </p>
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