In Zimbabwe, the justice system is being used as a weapon by the government. During the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Zimbabwean government, using its strong security forces like the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO), the army, and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, has been detaining citizens who speak out against the government’s decision to impose a lockdown without financial support. This misuse of the justice system has turned it into a tool of oppression. People like students, political activists, and journalists who speak against government corruption and the misuse of state funds are being arrested, abducted, raped, and detained indefinitely.
While the world is trying to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, Zimbabwe is taking a worrying path. Instead of protecting its citizens, the government is using the pandemic to silence any opposition, turning the justice system into a weapon of repression. Since the start of the pandemic, a disturbing pattern has shown a clear strategy to stop any dissent.
The Central Intelligence Organization (CIO), known for its harsh methods, is leading this misuse of power. With the help of the army and the police, the CIO is targeting citizens who speak out against the unsupported lockdown. These people are being attacked simply for using their right to free speech.
Victims of this crackdown include students, political activists, and journalists. These are the people who should be promoting accountability and positive change. By misusing the justice system, the government is silencing those who demand transparency and speak out against corruption. The misuse of state funds is making the situation worse, and brave individuals are paying the price for their courage.
Even those who try to highlight the suffering of the people are not safe. Journalists, whose job is to hold the government accountable, are being targeted. Exposing government failures and corruption has become dangerous, as the justice system is being used to crush those who reveal the truth.
The use of the Zimbabwean justice system as a weapon shows how the government is using a global crisis to tighten its hold on power. The lack of care for the people’s well-being and the destruction of democratic values is a worrying sign for the country’s future. The international community needs to stay alert, as Zimbabwe’s future is at risk.
This time should have been about unity and working together to fight a global pandemic. Instead, it has become a frightening display of power and manipulation. The Zimbabwean government’s misuse of the justice system is an attack on justice, democracy, and human rights. The world must support the oppressed and demand accountability. It’s time to return to true justice that protects the rights and dignity of all citizens.