STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESPERSON ON THE ELECTIONS IN ZIMBABWE

Statement by the Spokesperson on the elections in Zimbabwe

The elections in Zimbabwe on 30 July, as well as the preceding electoral campaign, were held in a largely peaceful atmosphere, with an impressive engagement of the Zimbabwean people in this democratic process, with an impressive engagement of the Zimbabwean people in this democratic process, crucial for the future direction of the country. However, following the shootings and violence that have in the past day already claimed lives of several people, we appeal for calm and restraint on all sides and for protests to be conducted according to the law. Violence is completely unacceptable and we express our sympathy to the victims and their families.

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