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NCA on political violence
National Constitutional Assembly (NCA)
November 02, 2011

The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) expresses sadness with the escalation of politically motivated violent that has rocked the city of Harare in the past weeks. The ugly scenes of violence witnessed in Hatcliffe and Harvest House paints a bad picture on Zimbabwe's political landscape.

It is regrettable to note that since the formation of the inclusive government the parties involved have failed to accommodate each other and now they have resorted to violence to solve their difference. As the NCA, we wish to categorically and unequivocally condemn any form of violence and we urge those involved to stop this madness.

We also wish to register our disappointment in the partisan manner in which the police are dealing with the issue of political violence. Instead of the police to ensure that there is peace in the country they are busy perpetrating violence and are acting as an extension of ZANU-PF as seen by their selective application of law.

As NCA we want to remind the police that they should act in a professional manner and those who want to participate in political activities must leave the police force and join politics.

Regardless of our continuous lack of confidence in the leadership in government, we call upon all principals, in this inefficient administration to advise their followers to stop using violence in solving their differences. Zimbabweans are generally a peace-loving nation and hence we want to live in peace and unity as brothers and sisters.

The NCA will continue campaigning against political violence through its campaign 'Act Now Against Political Violence.'

We will continue being guided by the Zimbabwe Peoples Charter Section 1.2 (iii) which calls for an environment where safety and security are guaranteed to all citizens and a lawful environment free from human rights violations and impunity.

We will not be deterred in spreading our gospel of peace, love and unity in our country and we hope the message is clear to those perpetrating violence and their masters.

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