b. The particular circumstances prevailing on the day justified the deployment of the Military to assist the Police in containing the riots; and c. Six (6) people died and thirty-five (35) were injured as a result of actions by the Military and the Police. The evidence showed that the Government deployed the Military in accordance with the Constitution and the applicable law. The Commission also considered that whilst the deployment of the Military was lawful, the operational framework in terms of Section 37 (2) of Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:07 ] was not fully complied with in that the deployed troops were not placed under the command of the Harare Regulating Authority. Recommendations The Commission made several recommendations. Some of the key ones concern: a. Payment through a special Committee to be set up by the Government, of compensation for losses and damages caused including in particular, support and school fees for the children of the deceased; b. Promotion of political tolerance, and responsible and accountable leadership and citizenry; c. Electoral reforms including the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT), to among other things enhance the transparent and expeditious announcement of election results; d. The enforcement of law and order in order to ensure that the events of the 1st of August 2018 are not repeated; e. Accountability in respect of the alleged perpetrators; and f. Nation building and reconciliation including an initiative for multi-party dialogue and cooperation. vii