9 Recommendations and conclusion The quest for justice for human rights violations committed by state security agents in Zimbabwe from as far back as the independence era continues to dominate justice issues in Zimbabwe. The justice questions refuse to move and Zimbabwe stands soiled by its poor and shameful record of state sponsored human rights violations. These violations against civilians by state security agents continue to rear their ugly heads and the latest killings on 1 August 2018, reportedly by members of the army who are alleged to have been called in by the police attest to this. To commit to deal with these human rights violations would be a brave act of standing for what is right and ensuring that Zimbabwe breaks with its past in the process providing justice for the thousands of Zimbabweans whose rights have been violated. To provide justice for the cases the state security agents are accused would be an opportunity to provide much needed healing and reconciliation so that the country can move forward. These requests are not new. The Forum has stood firm since its formation in 1998 arguing for justice against state security agents who have committed human rights to be served. The calls have largely fallen on deaf ears and ignored. However, the historical and socio-political circumstances in Zimbabwe as in many other countries might demand derogation form this duty to prosecute. Zimbabwe would need some form amnesty for those who have committed gross human rights violations. This would be to achieve the goal of reconciliation, truth, acknowledgement and a return to democratic rule. What is needed in Zimbabwe is the consensus that the nation can only be redeemed from its poor record of human rights and economic quagmire based on consent rather than conquest by all the stakeholders. Whatever way Zimbabwe's transition will take there are certain fundamentals of justice that will need to be complied with. For example, the new state will have to prosecute and punish the perpetrators of abuses when these abuses can be determined to have been criminal in nature. Secondly, all violations that remain shrouded in secrecy should be investigated and the truth be disclosed to the victims of injustice, to their relatives, and to society. Thirdly, reparations will have to be granted to victims in a manner that recognizes their worth and their dignity as human beings. Monetary compensation is certainly a part of this duty, but the obligation should also be perceived as including non-monetary gestures that acknowledge the harm done to them. The form that these remedies will take depends on the circumstances of the violation, the kind of harm caused, and the circumstances and needs of the victims. Other responses from the State can also be considered as part of an overall remedy, such as public or private apologies from the authorities, disciplinary procedures for those individually responsible and measures to remember the deceased. Moreover, those found culpable while they were or are still serving in any capacity in the armed or security forces of the state should not be allowed to continue the roles of reconstituted, democratic law enforcement or security related societies. What remains important for Zimbabwe is that any accountability measures for past human rights violations are legitimate. This should be through an open, democratic debate that includes consultation with and participation of the relevant stakeholders and full transparency of decisions. To the Government of Zimbabwe (Ministry of Home Affairs) The government must provide adequate support and show political will for the prosecution of all past human rights violations where the police were reported to have been involved Adequate support must be provided to the investigative wings of the police and the Zimbabwe Anti-Impunity Report 41