Coalition Opposing Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Condemns Threats, Demands Police Probe

A coalition of organizations opposing Constitutional Amendment No. 3 in Zimbabwe has condemned threats directed at its leadership and called for a formal police investigation into the intimidation. The group asserts that these threats are intended to silence opposition to the proposed constitutional changes, according to a report by NewZimbabwe.com on July 24, 2026.

The coalition, which seeks to prevent the passage of the amendment, stated that its leaders have been targeted with messages and warnings designed to deter their advocacy. The group is demanding that law enforcement agencies identify and prosecute those responsible for the threats to ensure the safety of civil society actors engaging in the constitutional debate.

Constitutional Amendment No. 3 is the central point of contention for the coalition, as the group argues the changes would negatively impact the country’s governance and legal framework. While the specific legal mechanisms of the amendment are currently being debated by stakeholders, the coalition maintains that the push for the amendment is being met with an environment of fear.

According to the coalition, the intimidation efforts represent a broader attempt to curtail democratic expression and limit the ability of independent organizations to challenge government-led initiatives. The group claims that the threats are not isolated incidents but part of a pattern of harassment against those questioning the legitimacy or the content of the proposed amendment.

The demand for a police probe follows reports of specific threats made against individuals within the coalition’s leadership structure. The coalition has urged the Zimbabwe Republic Police to treat these reports with urgency, arguing that failure to act would signal a tacit endorsement of the intimidation.

The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the Zimbabwean government and civil society groups over the interpretation and modification of the national constitution. The coalition’s public condemnation of the threats is part of an effort to bring international and domestic attention to the risks faced by political activists and legal experts opposing the state’s legislative agenda.