Lack of trust in undermined the pre-election environment in Zimbabwe

Improved political climate, inclusive participation rights and a peaceful vote, but un-level playing field, intimidation of voters and lack of trust in the process undermined the pre-election environment. This is how the EUEOM Chief Observer Elmar Brok, Member of the European Parliament, characterised the electoral process up to now. “These elections were seen as a critical test of Zimbabwe’s…