Families in Harare left homeless after demolitions of homes built over years
Al Jazeera English reported that families in Harare have been left homeless after their homes were demolished.
Al Jazeera English reported that families in Harare have been left homeless after their homes were demolished.
The residents claim they legally purchased the land on which they built their houses over many years. Despite those claims, the structures were torn down, leaving the occupants without shelter.
Many families had invested time and resources into constructing the dwellings, only to see them disappear. The demolitions have sparked concerns about the security of property rights in the city.
Officials have not been quoted in the report, and no further details were provided about the reasons for the demolition.
Why it matters
The demolitions leave families without shelter despite claims of legal ownership, highlighting housing insecurity and property rights issues in Harare.
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- Zimbabwe · Africa
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Harare
- Section
- World
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