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Urgent
statement on recent violence in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Association
of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR)
June 04, 2003
At least one injured
patient was forcibly abducted by uniformed police from a hospital casualty
waiting area in Harare, without receiving medical attention today, 4th
June 03.
Staff report that
since 1st June at this particular casualty unit more than 85
patients have been treated for injuries resulting from violence perpetrated
by uniformed forces.
Access to treatment
is a fundamental human right regardless of political affiliation and a
principle of ZADHR, so that patients must not feel afraid to attend health
facilities.
At ZADHR we are concerned
that the heavy presence and intimidating behaviour of the uniformed forces
in hospital premises will prevent patients from accessing treatment.
ZADHR condemns the
use of violence against the public with the purposeful intention of inflicting
injuries and disability on any individuals, and calls on all parties to
cease violence forthwith.
ZADHR Executive
Committee
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sheet
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