Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has implored the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to intervene in the current deteriorating political situation in Zimbabwe.
In a letter yesterday addressed to the SADC chairperson Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, CiZC asked the regional body to address the issue of closure of democratic space in the country and deteriorating human security issues.
They said the security situation in the country continued to deteriorate as the country headed towards the March 26 by-elections and 2023 plebiscite, adding that socio-economic conditions and livelihoods were also worsening.
CiZC said a national security crisis was evolving, characterised by the government’s efforts to end civic and democratic space.
The group, which consists of 350 civic organisation groups, said the deteriorating socio-economic situation in the country was a result of State-sanctioned corruption which was a key impediment to economic recovery and growth.