Zimbabwe rights commission flags concern about 'brutality' of security forces
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Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) said on Tuesday security forces instigated systematic torture of residents following violent protests that erupted last week, sparked by a steep hike in the price of fuel. The high level of force used on those who died or injured and supported by medical reports pointed to police brutality, a ZHRC commissioner told reporters. Police say three people died during the unrest last week, but lawyers and human rights groups point to evidence suggesting at least a dozen were killed, while scores were treated for gunshot wounds.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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