US slaps fresh sanctions on Zimbabwe leaders

The United States has imposed new sanctions on several Zimbabwean political and military officials, citing human rights abuses and corruption.

The sanctions, announced by the US Department of the Treasury, target individuals who have been involved in undermining democracy and perpetrating violence against civilians in Zimbabwe.

This move comes in response to the recent crackdown on dissent in Zimbabwe, including the arrest and detention of opposition leaders and activists.

The US government has called on the Zimbabwean authorities to respect the rule of law and uphold human rights, warning that further sanctions could be imposed if the situation does not improve.

Zimbabwe has dismissed the sanctions as unjustified and accused the US of interfering in its internal affairs.