HARARE
–
Three
suspects
have
been
arrested
after
three
Chinese
nationals
working
at
a
Chinese-invested
enterprise
in
Zimbabwe
were
robbed
at
gunpoint
by
multiple
assailants
in
November
2024,
the
Chinese
Embassy
in
Zimbabwe
said
in
a
post
late
Tuesday
night,
citing
information
from
Zimbabwean
police.
On
November
10,
2024,
the
three
victims
were
shot
and
injured,
also
suffering
economic
losses.
They
were
immediately
taken
to
the
hospital
for
treatment,
the
embassy
said.
Upon
receiving
the
report,
the
Chinese
Embassy
in
Zimbabwe
promptly
arranged
for
a
Chinese
medical
aid
team
to
assist
with
medical
care.
Once
the
injured
individuals
were
in
stable
condition,
their
company
arranged
for
them
to
return
to
China
for
further
treatment.
The
Chinese
Embassy
lodged
a
formal
representation
with
Zimbabwean
authorities,
emphasizing
the
severity
and
negative
impact
of
the
case.
The
embassy
urged
Zimbabwean
authorities
to
spare
no
effort
in
apprehending
the
perpetrators,
ensuring
they
face
strict
legal
punishment,
and
taking
strong
measures
to
combat
criminal
activities
that
threaten
the
safety
and
property
of
Chinese
nationals
in
Zimbabwe.
In
recent
days,
the
embassy
has
closely
followed
the
progress
of
the
investigation,
maintaining
frequent
communication
with
Zimbabwean
police
and
urging
them
to
expedite
the
resolution
of
the
case.
The
embassy
also
reminded
Chinese
nationals
in
Zimbabwe
to
heighten
their
security
awareness
and
strengthen
protective
measures.
– GLOBAL
TIMES