internationally constituted Commission of Inquiry to look into the events of the 1st of August 2018. 4.12. In its findings the Commission of Inquiry Established that the violent protests had been instigated by the main opposition political party whose objective was to unlawfully force the premature release of election results. 4.13. Further the Commission also established that the deployment of the army was justified since the protests had become violent and were posing a threat to the lives and property of the majority of the peace loving Zimbabweans. 4.14. The Government of Zimbabwe regrets the loss of lives of 6 individuals and property belonging to other citizens as a result of the protests of this day; the commission recommended a compensation framework to the families of the deceased. Government has since appointed a Special Committee to implement this compensation framework. 4.15. Furthermore, the Commission of Inquiry into the 1st of August Violence recommended peace building through dialogue and reconciliation. So far Government has facilitated the convening of 7(seven) sessions of Inter Party Dialogue although the main opposition party has been absconding these meetings. 4.16. The Government of Zimbabwe reiterates that the events of the 1st of August 2018 which led to serious loss of property and the loss of lives do not qualify to be classified as an act of extra judicial killings as has been alleged by some international media forums. Page | 13