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This publication analyzes the post-election actions of Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF Party. The author notes that profound disregard for fundamental human rights of Zimbabweans, as well as key appointments of military and security personnel to top-level positions have highlighted an increasing 'securitization' of government and the civil service. The author also points to the tendency of the governing elite to rely on the military to address non-military threats as a worrying development that further undermines democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe and may create a culture of impunity and military intervention in domestic affairs.