“Justice delayed is Justice denied” Persecution by prosecution in the case of Zimbabwe’s opposition Member of Parliament Job Sikhala
In partnership with Zimbabwe NGO Forum, Civic Space Network and Political Prisoners in Africa, we have released a report titled “Justice delayed is justice denied“: Persecution by the prosecution in the case of Zimbabwe’s opposition Member of Parliament Job Sikhala. The report highlights the persecution of Sikhala, who was arrested in July 2019 and charged with subversion. The report alleges that the case has been marked by numerous irregularities and delays, including lack of access to legal representation, pre-trial detention for more than a year, and a trial that has been postponed several times.
The report also notes that Sikhala’s case is not an isolated incident, but rather part of a larger pattern of political persecution in Zimbabwe, targeting opposition figures and human rights defenders. We call on the Zimbabwean government to respect the rule of law and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their political affiliations, are guaranteed a fair trial.
Overall, the report highlights the urgent need for the Zimbabwean government to address the systemic flaws in its justice system and to ensure that justice is not delayed or denied to those who have been targeted for political reasons.