UNHCR Press release - changing pattern of displacement from Zimbabwe

UNHCR has noticed some disturbing developments with the pattern of displacement from Zimbabwe following the March general elections and accelerating since the 27 June presidential run-off vote, with more refugees crossing the border into South Africa seeking asylum.  Previously, most Zimbabweans crossing the border were single men (about 90 percent) or women seeking work. We are now seeing however, an increasing number of families arriving as a result of political violence, with several people showing signs of beatings or torture.