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<p>We are aware of the report on 'Cartel Power Dynamics in Zimbabwe', published on
9 February by South Africa's Maverick Citizen. The UK is deeply worried about the
state of the Zimbabwean economy, which continues to face unprecedented challenges
largely due to corruption, and poor fiscal policies and economic mismanagement by
the Government. The UK remains committed to reducing poverty and helping the people
of Zimbabwe secure their constitutional freedoms.</p><p>On 1 February, we announced
sanctions against four Zimbabwean security sector chiefs responsible for serious human
rights violations under President Mnangagwa. These measures will be maintained as
long as the situation on the ground justifies them. We will continue to look at how
all the tools available to the UK, including the full range of sanctions regimes,
can be used to encourage accountability and reform in Zimbabwe. It is longstanding
practice not to speculate on future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce
the impact of the designations.</p>
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