Stop poking nose in electoral affairs, military told

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has challenged the army to stop meddling in elections and called upon President Emmerson Mnangagwa to walk the talk on his pledge of free, fair and credible elections.

Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, HRW Southern Africa director Dewa Mavhinga said the electoral field will never be level if the military keeps poking its nose in electoral affairs.

“There is lack of reforms that risks Zimbabwe elections and we call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to act on his pledge of free and fair elections.

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