The European Union’s move to prolong the arms embargo on Zimbabwe has been met with dissatisfaction by the ruling party, ZANU PF.
They think that when making such choices, the EU ought to take into account the professionalism of the Zimbabwean security services as well as their dedication to human rights.
Recently, the EU extended its restrictive measures through February 20, 2025, for an additional year. “The situation” in Zimbabwe is stated as the justification for the prolongation in a statement obtained by ZiMetro News.
The penalties include a targeted freeze on Zimbabwe Defence Industries’ assets as well as a prohibition on weapons and equipment that might be used for domestic repression.
The ZANU PF’s Director of Information and Publicity, Farai Marapira, responded by saying that this choice impedes the nation’s advancement towards wealth.
Zimbabwe is still committed to promoting peace, stability, and responsible governance, he emphasised. He was quoted by The Herald as saying:
As Zanu PF, we are saddened by the EU’s decision to keep the arms embargo on Zimbabwe in place, but we are not shocked by it either.