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Zimbabwe, despite its commitment to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, faces significant human rights abuses in its extractive sector, particularly in lithium mining. Communities in mining areas suffer displacement, loss of livelihoods, and environmental degradation without adequate legal protections or compensation.

Notable cases include the displacement of 40 houses by Max Minds Investments and impending displacement of 33 families by African Premier Minerals. Reports indicate a broader trend of human rights violations linked to foreign investments in Africa’s mineral resources.