Therefore, the Commission continuous to urge ZEC to sensitise the electorate on secrecy of the ballot and for the ZRP to encourage citizens to report threats of forced or coerced assisted voting prior to polling day. The 2018 harmonised elections have been a mixed bag. Whilst this election could be hailed as one of the most peaceful elections post 2000, the ZHRC’s findings point to challenges in fulfilling the right to vote as provided for in the Constitution. Some citizens of Zimbabwe were subjected to conditions that made it impossible for them to enjoy their human rights in full as they were exposed to intimidation, threats and vote buying shenanigans. Page 50 of 55

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