Victims dare not report rape cases by Zimbabwe troopsTwo Zimbabwean soldiers wearing balaclavas shout orders to street vendors and money changers in the Copacabana market in Harare, last year. SEE ALSO :Don't allow rape victims to abort, says Catholic doctorsMnangagwa’s government has come under severe criticism for a crackdown on protestors that rights groups say killed at least 12 people and injured scores. The army said in a joint statement with police on Tuesday that no rape case had been reported and urged victims to come forward. SEE ALSO :Internet shut down as soldiers patrol Zimbabwe streetsBut victims contacted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation said they had not come forward for fear of reprisal. Our expectation was that women and girls would in our lifetime feel safe around the military,” Nettie Musanhi tweeted.

Source: Standard Digital February 01, 2019 06:33 UTC