Zimbabwe: Drawing a Line Through the past (original) (raw)

The paper examines Zimbabwe's historical context of human rights violations committed during the Rhodesian government and the subsequent decisions made after independence in 1980 to retain perpetrators within the security forces. It discusses the implications of this choice, drawing parallels with South Africa's transition, where a similar approach to accountability may lead to ongoing human rights abuses. The analysis highlights notable cases of violence involving former Rhodesian intelligence officials and critiques the rationale for preserving these individuals in power after a brutal past.