Diamond field forces blamed for abuse

Bangladesh News.Net
Saturday 11th July, 2009

The Chiadzwa diamond field in the east of Zimbabwe will remain under the control of security forces.

The forces have said they will keep control despite serious abuses in the area being blamed on them.

Human Rights Watch recently alleged the Zimbabwean armed forces had killed more than 200 people and tortured residents into working the diamond mines.

Army and national police officials have insisted they will keep up road blocks and patrols.

The government had earlier said it would withdraw military units from the Chiadzwa field.

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