FILE REF ZHRC/CI/0049/16 In the matter between: COMPAINANT A - K COMPLAINANTS And THE ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE 1st RESPONDENT And MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS 2nd RESPONDENT ______________________________________________________________________ FINAL REPORT 1. Introduction 1.1 This report contains the preliminary findings of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), pursuant to an ongoing investigation undertaken into complaints alleging violations of human rights, in particular the right to freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment by COMPLAINANT A AND OTHERS in Epworth and Budiriro, in the Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe. 1.2 Complainants, who are residents of Epworth and Budiriro lodged complaints of allegations of torture by the Zimbabwe Republic Police with the Counselling Services Unit (CSU). The complaints were referred to the ZHRC to investigate in terms of Section 243 (f) of the Constitution. Page 1 of 37

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