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<p>The UK is deeply concerned by the arrest of Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and
Netsai Marova including the recent return of Ms Mamombe to prison. Our Ambassador
in Harare tweeted on 28 September to express her concern at the unfair treatment of
Ms Mamombe and called for the rights of all those detained to be upheld. When I wrote
to Foreign Minister Moyo on 12 August, following a telephone call with him on 8 June,
I raised specific human rights violations, including the treatment of Ms Mamombe,
Ms Chimbiri, and Ms Marowa. I made it clear that the UK has yet to see meaningful
progress on human rights. Until this changes, UK and international support for Zimbabwe
would not be possible. Our Ambassador in Harare reinforced these messages when she
met Foreign Minister Moyo in Harare on 14 August.</p><p>The British Embassy in Harare
will continue to monitor developments on the case of Ms Mamombe, Ms Chimbiri, and
Ms Marowa closely. We will continue call on the Government to uphold the rule of law.
This includes respecting the Zimbabwean Constitution which clearly prohibits enforced
disappearances, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment.</p>
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