Human Rights Monitoring Report

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1 Human Rights Monitoring Report June 2007 Zimbabwe Peace Project In this issue Acronyms....2 Definition of Terms 3 Executive Summary Half Yearly Analytical Report 6 Cases of Human Rights Violations graph...10 Methodology...10 Cases of human rights violations About ZPP In this issue Human Rights violations in January - June 2007 June Provincial Highlights All Provinces politicisation of aid continues to take place unabated Bulawayo/ Harare State agents including the Central Intelligence Office (CIO), the army, the police continue to perpetrate human rights violations through unlawful detention of suspected opposition supporters Masvingo Teachers in some constituencies have been instructed to attend all Zanu PF rallies in the area or risk losing their jobs Matebeleland North Some kraal heads who are sympathetic to the opposition have been harassed and intimidated and threatened with loss of the posts if they continue to support the MDC. Matebeleland South - Members of the MDC were reportedly chased away from a food distribution point. While in some wards some Zanu PF leaders have approached NGOs distributing food advocating that the correct beneficiaries of food aid are those on the Zanu PF list. In Matebeleland South / Midlands Province - Some Zanu PF youths are reportedly grouping themselves and assaulting anyone they think is derailing the Zanu PF agenda or supporting the opposition. This has also taken the form of dissolving meetings organised by the ruling party. Midlands Parents failing to pay supplementary fees are being labelled MDC supporters by some headmasters. 1 ZPP Programmes Dept. June 2007

2 ACRONYMS ARV BEAM CDE CEO Anti Retroviral Drugs Basic Education Assistance Module Comrade - Chief Executive Officer CID - Criminal Investigation Department CIO CHRA CSO DA ETD Central Intelligence Organisation Combined Harare Residents Association - Civil Society Organisations - District Administrator - Emergency Travelling Document FOSENET Food Security Network GMB MDC MDP MP MOZA NCA NUST UK UPP POSA WOZA Grain Marketing Board Movement for Democratic Change - Malicious Damage to Property Member of Parliament - Men of Zimbabwe Arise National Constitutional Assembly - National University of Science and Technology United Kingdom United Peoples Party Public Order and Security Act - Women of Zimbabwe Arise ZANU PF Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front ZBC TV ZCDT ZCTU ZNA ZRP Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Television Zimbabwe Community Development Trust Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions - Zimbabwe National Army Zimbabwe Republic Police 2

3 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS (HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS) TERM MURDER DEFINITION Unlawful and intentional killing of another person. RAPE SEXUAL HARASSMENT ASSAULT KIDNAPPING/ABDUCTION MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY THEFT Intentional, unlawful sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent. Unlawfully subjecting one to pressure, insult or threat with intent to cause him/her to suffer anxiety, discomfort and /or the feeling of insecurity as a result of sexual differences. Unlawfully and intentionally (i) applying force to the person of another or (ii) inspiring a belief in that other person that force is immediately to be applied to him. Unlawful and intentional depriving a person of liberty of movement and/or his custodians of control. Consists of both arson and what used to be termed Malicious Injury to Property (MIP) which is unlawful setting an immovable structure on fire with intent to injure another and malicious and intentional damaging of property of another. Unlawful taking of another s property TORTURE Any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from them information or a confession. HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION Unlawfully subjecting one to pressure, insult or threat with intent to cause him/her to suffer anxiety, discomfort and /or the feeling of insecurity Duress UNLAWFUL DETENTION Unlawful and intentional deprivation of one s liberty of movement by a person or persons in positions of authority. DISPLACEMENT Act of unlawfully, intentionally and forcibly evicting or causing someone to vacate or leave his/her usual place of residence or settlement as a result of political differences. Forced evictions 3 ZPP Programmes Dept. June 2007

4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In Manicaland province, traditional leaders are reportedly exercising extra legal powers to evict villagers from their communal homes on the basis that they do not support the ruling party. In some instances, burial space is also denied. Some police officers are allegedly harassing members of the public who they view to be supporters of the opposition MDC. In Harare, for instance it was reported that police ordered a citizen to take off an MDC t- shirt. The price reductions launched in June 2007 have resulted in increased victimization of persons criticizing the activity. People are being harassed for expressing discontent with the current economic environment. Some cases were recorded in Midlands. Denial of aid in the form of food is rampant with a significant number of cases being documented in Mashonaland West, Manicaland and Matebeleland south. Civil society organizations are facing increasing threats in accessing rural areas for the purposes of conducting human rights workshops. ZPP documented incidents involving CIVNET in Manicaland and ZESN and the Women s coalition in Masvingo as they could not get clearance from the police. Members of the United Peoples Party (UPP) have reportedly been harassed by both MDC and Zanu PF supporters in Bulawayo. UPP members are labelled Zanu PF puppets while in Masvingo they were labelled opposition members. In Manicaland Province, they have been reports that in some provinces nurses are using political affiliation to discriminate against those members not supporting the ruling party. Farm invasions have resurfaced in some provinces including Masvingo and Mashonaland East. Farm invasions resulted in the death of one Zanu PF member at Stock hill farm. In Mashonaland West, gender based violence has also been recorded with one youth having been raped by three Zanu PF youths. The use of rape as a political weapon to punish the fathers, brothers and husbands of women is deplorable. In Mashonaland Central, people were harassed for wanting to benefit from Operation Maguta scheme while they do not support the ruling party. According to the Zanu PF supporters government initiated projects should benefit those who support the current government. The redressive operations such as operation hlalani kuhle and operation maguta are heavily politicized. In Mashonaland West, it is reported that some beneficiaries of operation hlalani kuhle who are not sympathetic to the ruling party are under threat of eviction from the project. Eleven families have so far been evicted in Mashonaland Province alone. Access to information in the sense of hearing an alternative voice is severely limited in the current environment. There are reports that people are being harassed for reading Newspapers from the independent media such as The Zimbabwean and listening to Short Wave Radio and Studio seven. In Mashonaland Central one person was harassed for reading a ZESN pamphlet. ZPP has received reports that the mobile registration which is being done by the Registrar s office has been politicised. Some persons viewed as supporting the opposition have been denied access to procure documents and also register to vote. The wearing of MDC t-shirts, and t- shirts from NGOs and red colours in the form of caps, has resulted in the harassment of some persons in Harare. 4

5 Intra party violence within the two major parties has reportedly increased with cases being recorded in Bulawayo between the anti- senate and pro- senate factions of the opposition MDC and Masvingo between members of the ruling party. Some cases have been documented in Mashonaland east of persons being denied registration during the mobile voter registration exercise. The perpetrators have been groups of Zanu PF youth while those suspected to be supporters of the opposition have been victimised. In Mashonaland East, it is reported that those not supporting the ruling party have been denied information and services to registers as voters in the Mobile registration exercise. Perpetrator analysis June 2007 Perpetrators by affiliation 16% 1% 11% 72% Zanu PF MDC State agents Unknown The reports received indicate that the ruling party Zanu PF is the main perpetrator of politically motivated human rights violations followed by state agents. The members of Zanu PF perpetrating the violence are mainly from the youth wing, war veterans, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders such as chiefs and headmen. State agents include the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Central Intelligence Officers (CIO), the army and government officials. Recently there have been new parties involved in the political arena and these include the Liberty and United Peoples Party (UPP). The total number of perpetrators involved was 682. Victim analysis June

6 Victims by affiliation 27% 2% 18% 1% 6% 46% MDC Zanu PF Unknown Affiliation State NGO Official/activist Other parties The reports received by ZPP indicate that the bulk of the victims are members of the opposition MDC (46%). Members of NGOs or human rights activists are also vulnerable to political violence as the report indicates that 27% of the total numbers of victims were from the NGOs 18% were persons with no known political affiliation. The current political environment is highly polarized and those not supporting the ruling party are viewed as enemies of the state. Only a few of the incidences had persons belonging to the ruling party as victims (6%). Table 1: Summary of cases reported to ZPP Violations Period January February March April May June Displacement Harassment and intimidation Unlawful Detention Torture Malicious Damage to Property Discrimination Arson Theft/ Looting Assault Kidnapping/Abduction Rape Murder Fig 1 showing incidences recorded between January and June 2007 HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS JANUARY JUNE 2007 In the period between January and June 2007, the Zimbabwe Peace Project has recorded 4122 incidences of human rights violations that are in most instances politically motivated. There were 7 murder cases, 18 cases of rape, 34 cases of food aid discrimination, 69 cases of abduction/kidnapping, 459 cases of torture, 2323 cases of harassment/intimidation, 1141 cases of assault, 152 cases of unlawful detention and one case of a politically motivated suicide. ZPP has reliable information that those being abducted are being tortured at a camp in Mazowe. The majority of the violations are perpetrated against known and suspected members of the opposition parties with the MDC topping the list, however, there are incidences of human rights violations that are perpetrated mainly by the opposition MDC against known and suspected supporters of the ruling ZANU PF and other opposition parties. The Zimbabwe Peace Project is also 6

7 cognizant of the fact that there are other incidences that go unreported because the victims would rather not risk reprisals of being outspoken. ZPP recognizes the courage of those victims who have reported violations perpetrated against them. The facts and figures at ZPP s disposal demonstrate that the political temperature is definitely rising with June recording 792 cases up from 671 cases in May. HALF YEARLY ANALYTICAL REPORT JANUARY JUNE 2007 To date January recorded the highest incidences of human rights violations standing at a staggering 832. Of these 633 occurred in the Northern region which comprises Harare/Chitungwiza, Mashonaland West, East and Central and Manicaland and 199 were recorded in the Southern region made up of Bulawayo, Matebeleland North and South, Masvingo and Midlands. More specifically, 498 cases of harassment/intimidation were recorded, 194 of assault. In January there were four cases of torture, 6 of abduction/ kidnapping, 2 cases of rape and one case of murder. In January, the nation started the year on a controversial note after the ruling party Annual People s Conference the previous month which had made a proposal to harmonise Presidential and Parliamentary elections in The proposal sparked outrage from all sectors and some citizens faced harassment/ intimidation, assault for expressing opinion on the matter. While most citizens appreciated that harmonization was a noble idea they felt that the proposal to have elections in 2010 was a ploy by the sitting Head of State to want to extend his term of office through the back door. In the opposition circles, the proposal sparked outrage and it appeared the opposition was ready for a confrontation as they made it clear that come 2008 they were going to the polls. Operation Chikorokoza Chapera which had been launched in late 2006 continued to take its toll. January also saw the last stages of the preparation for the Chiredzi South by-election which had been slated for February. Election campaigns have always been violent in Zimbabwe and this particular election was no exception, as it saw traditional chiefs threatening villagers with eviction and hunger if they did not vote for the ruling party. Intra party violence in the opposition MDC had its fair share of incidences recorded but of particular note was intra party violence within the ruling party whose cracks were amplified by the harmonization and elections in 2010 proposal. In February, there was a marked reduction in cases recorded at 527 with 350 of these being in the Northern region and 177 in the Southern region. Like in January the cases of harassment topped the list at 299 followed by assault recording 155 cases. There were 6 cases of rape, 5 of abduction/kidnapping, 4 of torture and 1 of murder. The significant decrease of incidences in February could be attributed to the banning of rallies and demonstrations which saw the heavy handedness of state security agents fall on citizens who were also subjected to unofficial curfews. Although there was a marked reduction in recorded incidences February experienced cases of people being forced to contribute towards the President s birthday. As the voice of teachers and nurse got louder against their meagre salaries they were responded to with harassment. In Manicaland, the diamond rush saw the police violating the rights of innocent civilians by subjecting them to inhuman body searches for the elusive stone. Women were subjected to searches in their private parts. Citizens in general and teachers specifically were victims of the government and the ruling party as the search for shortwave radios continued in particular Mashonaland East. Grade one pupils in most schools were more than happy to provide information on who they had seen with the said radios. March 2007 has gone down in history as the most violent month in the period under review not as a result of the recorded cases but because of the intensity of the violations. On March 11, opposition and civil society leaders who were going to attend a prayer meeting organized by Save Zimbabwe Campaign, were detained and tortured in police custody. It was the events of March 11 that saw even SADC looking closely at Zimbabwe resulting in the meeting in Dar es Salaam where President Thabo Mbeki was tasked to initiate dialogue between the ruling party and MDC. Two cases of murder closely related to the March 11 events were recorded. From 500 cases in February, incidences increased to 657 in March. In the Northern region 439 cases were recorded as compared to 218 in the Southern region. Thirteen cases of torture were recorded a significant increase from 4 the previous month. In March there were 27 cases of partisan distribution of food that were recorded. Cases of unlawful detention rose sharply from 19 to 42 and this is explained by the swoops on the opposition offices in search of petrol bombers. In the aftermath of the March 11 events there was a spate of petrol bombings of a police station, a commuter train, a ruling party office in Mbare and the attack of public transport in Harare. A large number of citizens also experienced abuse for putting on either MDC regalia or just the colour red as it is associated with the MDC. 7

8 In April, the cases of kidnapping/abduction doubled from 9 in March to 20. There was 1 murder and 3 cases of politically motivated rape. It was in April that saw the heavy handedness of state security agents as they tried to block the ZCTU called stayaway. Government threatened to withdraw the licences of any company that complied with the stay away and most companies could not risk this and thus opened their doors. In May, cases of harassment went up to 395 from 337 in April. Assault cases recorded went down from 229 in April to 176 in May. There were 17 cases of kidnapping/abduction recorded, 2 of rape and 2 of murder. In June there has been a marked increase in incidences recorded from 671 in May to 792. Incidences of harassment/intimidation and assault still record the highest. There is an increase in food aid discrimination with 34 incidences recorded. Operation Dzikisa mutengo started in June but its effects were mainly felt in July. Of the 4122 cases documented between January and June 2727 were violations in the Northern region representing 67% of the total violations. The trend is the same in all the months that more incidences are recorded in the Northern region more than the Southern. There are more constituencies in the Northern than the Southern. This could have also meant that there is a denser network of ZPP monitors in the Northern region than the Southern as monitors are constituency based monitors in each constituency. Furthermore, there are more no go areas for the opposition in the Northern region than the Southern region. In light of the impending Constitutional Amendment 18 that seeks to increase constituencies, ZPP anticipates more constituencies to the rural areas of the Northern region more than the Southern region. Harassment/intimidation and assault continue to be ways by which fear is instilled among the citizens. Fear has ensured that Zimbabweans do not participate in the democratic process. The images of battered civil society and opposition leaders after March 11 have refreshed the memory of many who might have forgotten what the Zimbabwean government is capable of. The sight of the images for many in rural and urban areas has meant that they do not want to cross the path of the government and the ruling party if given the choice. The sight of the injuries sustained by the leaders tortured in police custody for some means that those are paths never to be crossed. The Catholic Bishops pastoral letter is one other factor that saw the rise in incidences of harassment and intimidation as Catholic priests were targeted. The fact that the state President personally attacked the Bishops made the situation worse. There are strange cases being recorded since May, for example suspected or known members of the opposition are being denied burial space in their communities by their traditional leaders. For expressing their own opinion and exercise the rights to associate and to choose whom to associate with citizens are now being banished from their places of birth. There have also been several cases of health staff denying those of a different political affiliation, an opportunity to be treated. In one incident a ruling party member was refused treatment on the basis of his political affiliation while in the other case an opposition MDC supporter was denied the same. The diamond rush in Manicaland has had its fair share of violations. Women were victims of inhuman searches of their private parts. Some citizens have been hospitalized for injuries sustained when they were assaulted by the police whenever they were found in the area. A mother of two is currently in hospital nursing exploded buttocks sustained when she was assaulted by the police. 8

9 METHODOLOGY This report is based on reports from ZPP long-term community based primary peace monitors (two in each of the 120 electoral constituencies of Zimbabwe), who observe, monitor and record cases of human rights abuse. The monitors compile reports that are handed over to ZPP Provincial Coordinators who manage ZPP offices in the ten administrative provinces of Zimbabwe. Upon receipt and verification of the reports from the monitors, the Provincial Coordinators compile provincial monthly monitoring reports, which are then consolidated at the national office, into the ZPP monthly monitoring report. In addition, ZPP reviews relevant literature including acts of parliament, policy documents and newspaper articles. NORTHERN REGION Harare Metropolitan Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Abduction Type of cases Assault Harare Metropolitan 61 Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation 67 Displacement 4 Jun-07 NORTHERN REGION Chitungwiza In Unit O, it is alleged that two MDC youths, SM and EM were assaulted for denouncing the ruling party president by four soldiers of the Zimbabwe National Army. In Unit A, it is alleged that three MDC members, CM, MM and AM were assaulted for wearing MDC t/ shirts by four Zanu PF youths. At St. Aidus primary school, it is alleged that three people, were abducted and harassed by three CIO operatives, for discussing economic hardships and blaming it on the ruling party. 16 June 2007 At Chirunga shops, it is alleged that CC, who was discussing with a friend and suggested that the president Robert Gabriel Mugabe should step down, was assaulted by two soldiers who heard the conversation. 21 June 2007 In Unit C, at Mukanya bottle store, it is alleged that two MDC youths, AS and TN, were assaulted, by three Zanu PF youths, EM, BJ and SC for being MDC activists. 25 June 2007 In Unit P, it is alleged that four MDC members, TU, KU, KK and SK were assaulted for being MDC activists. 2 At Chirasavana shops, it is alleged that two MDC youths, were abducted and assaulted by four CIO operatives led by JM, for chanting MDC slogans. 9

10 NORTHERN REGION Dzivarasekwa In Dzivarasekwa 1 shops, it is alleged that three MDC youths, F, A and C, were assaulted by fifteen Zanu PF youths for wearing MDC t/shirts. 9 June 2007 In Dzivarasekwa 3, it is alleged that, NN, a Zanu PF youth, was harassed and was removed from being a youth Chairperson, for not attending Zanu PF meetings by RS and other Zanu PF youths. In Kuwadzana extension, it is alleged that CM, an MDC youth, was assaulted by three Zanu PF members for being an MDC activist. At Dzivarasekwa 1 shops, it is alleged that SM, an MDC youth was harassed and assaulted for wearing an MDC t/shirt by two Zanu PF youths, TM and FK. 1 In Dzivarasekwa 2, it is alleged that IM, an MDC youth was harassed and intimidated for wearing an MDC t/shirt, by three Zanu PF youths, CM, RH and J. In Westlea, it is alleged that two Zanu PF youths, EM and F, were assaulted, by five MDC youths, because their father is a Zanu PF activist. In Tynwald, it is alleged that SM, who was complaining of economic hardships, was harassed and threatened with death by three Zanu PF members suspected to be CIO s. 9 June 2007 At Gwanzura stadium, it is alleged that three MDC members, GM, CM and BM were assaulted, unlawfully detained and harassed by seven policemen accompanied by five Zanu PF militias. At Jerusalem, it is alleged that GS, an MDC youth, was assaulted by a Zanu PF member for wearing an MDC t/shirt. At Machipisa police station, it is alleged that four MDC youths led by TN, who were travelling in a kombi were harassed and unlawfully detained by three police officers, for having a red whistle and an MDC flag. They were released the following morning without charge. 1 At Lusaka shops, it is alleged that TH, a Zanu PF youth, was assaulted by three MDC youths, TM, PT and M for wearing a Zanu PF t/shirt. 21 June 2007 At Chitubu shops, it is alleged that war veteran C and other Zanu PF supporters, were assaulted by four MDC youths. 22 June 2007 At OK Glen Norah, it is alleged that TG, an MDC youth, was harassed, goods confiscated and unlawfully detained by seven police officers and three Zanu PF youths for wearing MDC attire. 24 June 2007 At Chitubu vegetable market, it is alleged that SM, a Zanu PF youth, was harassed and assaulted by five MDC youths. Glen View 25 June 2007 At new Glen View community hall, it is alleged that JM, an MDC youth, was harassed and refused to get an Identity Document so that he could register as a voter by M, a Zanu PF district Chairperson. 2 In Glen View 2, it is alleged that P, an MDC youth, was harassed and intimidated by J, a Zanu PF youth, accused of campaigning for the opposition party. Harare Central At corner Sam Nujoma and Jason Moyo roads, it is alleged that a soldier was harassed and assaulted by other four soldiers for wearing an MDC T/shirt and was ordered to remove the T/shirt and army regalia. 28 June 2008 In Cameroon Street, it is alleged that some Harare residents, looted Chigumba Supermarket, owned by Zanu PF Central Committee member, accused of overcharging. Harare East 5 June 2007 At Athlone shops, it is alleged that WK, an MDC youth, was harassed and tortured by two Zanu PF youths, MC and HC, for being an MDC activist. At Glen Lorne shops, it is alleged that two MDC youths, AK and JC, were harassed and intimidated, by unnamed Zanu PF youths, for wearing MDC t/shirts. In Tynwald plots, it is alleged that Mrs. N, a Zanu PF member, was harassed and threatened by her husband, who is an MDC member, for refusing to join his party. Glen Norah At Lusaka shops, it is alleged that PC, an MDC youth, was assaulted for wearing an MDC t/shirt by two Zanu PF members. At Glen View 1 shops, it is alleged that TS, an MDC youth, was assaulted by two Zanu PF youths, HD and MS, for wearing an MDC t/shirt. In Glen View 2, it is alleged that TS, an MDC member, who inherited his late fathers house, was harassed and his tenants who are Zanu PF members are refusing to pay increased rentals. At Chisipite shops, it is alleged that two MDC youths, AJ and TM, were harassed and forced to chant Zanu PF slogans, by two suspected ruling party youths, for complaining about economic hardships. 19 June 2007 In Eastlea, it is alleged that GC, an MDC member, was harassed and evicted from where he was renting, by the landlord and Zanu PF youths, AC and FC, for being an MDC Chairperson. 10

11 NORTHERN REGION Harare North 9 June 2006 In Mabelreign, it is alleged that PS, an MDC member, was harassed and given one month notice to vacate a room he was leasing by the landlord and Zanu PF member M for being an MDC activist. 1 In Mabelreign, it is alleged that NW, a Zanu PF member who had visited his friend wearing a Zanu PF T/shirt was harassed and chased away from the house by the landlord and MDC activist, M. 30 June 2007 At Ashdown Park, it is alleged that WM, an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted by other MDC members, CM and T for refusing to give them t/shirts he was distributing. Hatfield In Domboramwari, it is alleged that about five police officers, harassed and intimidated a group of men who were drinking, accusing them of being MDC members who were holding a meeting, so they were dispersed. 9 June 2007 In St. Patrick s road, it is alleged that TJ, an MDC youth, was assaulted by five CIO operatives led by TM, who was accused by three ZNA soldiers members, for complaining about economic hardships. 19 June 2007 At Kilwinning, it is alleged that people who had queued for sugar including CM and TG, were harassed and assaulted by soldiers from 1 Commando barracks who also wanted the commodity which is in short supply. 2 In Salani Epworth, it is alleged that residents were forced to go to the National Heroes acre for the burial of the late national hero, Brigadier G, by about ten Zanu PF youths. In Logan Park, it is alleged that TM and SN, were harassed, assaulted and forced to go and bury the national Hero, Cde G. At Maruta bus terminus, it is alleged that GN, an MDC youth, was harassed and pushed out of a moving kombi by a police officer for being an MDC activist. Kuwadzana 5 June 2007 In Kuwadzana 3, it is alleged that TC, a Zanu PF member was assaulted by another Zanu PF member who accused him of not attending meetings. Along Kuwadzana 4 highway, it is alleged that OR, an MDC member, was harassed and threatened with death for being an MDC activist, by three Zanu PF youths. In Kuwadzana 1, it is alleged that SM, an MDC member, was assaulted for distributing MDC flyers, by six Zanu PF youths 19 June 2007 In Kuwadzana 3, it is alleged that MZ, a Zanu PF member, was harassed and intimidated by five MDC youths, led by J, over political differences. At Sanjike nightclub, it is alleged that AZ, an MDC youth, was assaulted by three Zanu PF youth, PD, RC and TC for complaining about the economic hardships being experienced and blaming it on the ruling party. In Kuwadzana 2 shops, it is alleged that DM, an MDC member, was harassed, unlawfully detained and assaulted by police for raising concern over abuse of power by police. 2 At Kuwadzana 4 shops, it is alleged that MC, an MDC youth, was assaulted and the goods he was selling destroyed by two Zanu PF youths, LM and EM for dismissing the slashing of prizes by the ruling party as vote buying for 2008 elections. Mabvuku/Tafara In New Mabvuku, it is alleged that MDC activists, of 8 Dhumukwa Road, were abducted, a mother and four children tortured by about ten Zanu PF youths for their involvement in MDC activities. 9 June 2007 At Red Bull bar, it is alleged that two MDC youths, MM and TF, were assaulted for being MDC activists, by war veteran M and four Zanu PF youths. At Caledonia farm, it is alleged that six families of Tafara who wanted to fetch water at the farm were harassed and denied to fetch water, for failing to chant Zanu PF slogans, by Zanu PF Chairperson of the area. In Mombeyarara bar, it is alleged that BW, an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted for being an MDC activist. At Circle cement, it is alleged that people are employed if they produce a Zanu PF card and JM is one such victim who failed to get employment for not producing the ruling party card. At Kamhunhumu shops, it is alleged that two vendors, TC and BS were harassed and assaulted by police after being asked to chant Zanu PF slogans and failed. 21 June 2007 At Caledonia farm, it is alleged that EK, an MDC member, was assaulted for failing and refusing to chant Zanu PF slogans by two war veterans. 29 June 2007 In Old Tafara, it is alleged that BF, an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted by Mabvuku police officers for failing to attend ruling party meetings and rallies. Mbare At Stordat hall, it is alleged that Mbare MDC 11

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13 NORTHERN REGION legislator, GC and four other MDC members, were harassed and unlawfully detained for writing Mbare residents names for feeding by police. At Matapi flats, it is alleged that about one hundred and forty people, were harassed and intimidated to register as voters through the Zanu PF district office, by eight Zanu PF youths, led by MM. 1 In Jo burg lines, it is alleged that L and her three children, were harassed and evicted from their leased rooms by C, a Zanu PF Chairperson and four other Zanu PF youths. At Mbare Musika, it is alleged that three MDC members, SK, SM and WM were harassed and intimidated for not attending Zanu PF meetings, by war veteran B and MM. 25 June 2007 At Mbare Musika, it is alleged that ET, a Zanu PF youth, was harassed and threatened with removal of her table since she was an alien who does not vote, by six Zanu PF youths. 2 At Mpedzanhamo Market, it is alleged that three people, RM, TK and DM were harassed, assaulted and forced to go to Heroes Acre to bury the national hero, Cde. G. Mufakose At Rutendo community hall, it is alleged that SS, a Zanu PF member, was assaulted by another Zanu PF member, DG for misusing party funds. 2 At Samuriwo shops, it is alleged that vendors were harassed and forced to close their market to attend the funeral of a national hero Comrade G, by Zanu PF youths, led by GC. St. Mary s At Huruyadzo shops, it is alleged that PU, an MDC anti-senate member, was assaulted by two MDC pro- senate members, SC and TC. 1 At Nyatsime beer hall, it is alleged that four MDC youths, CT, NP, SH and CB were assaulted by about fifteen police officers of St. Mary s. 21 June 2007 At Zengeza 5 shops, it is alleged that CS, an MDC member, was assaulted by four war veterans for wearing MDC t/shirts. 24 June 2007 In Zengeza 5, it is alleged that LM, a Zanu PF youth, was assaulted by TZ, an MDC youth, for praising the President Robert Gabriel Mugabe. Zengeza windows smashed for supporting the opposition party by two Zanu PF youths. In Unit J, it is alleged that NS, an MDC member, was harassed and evicted from her leased house by five Zanu PF women, led by MM. 11 June 2007 At 4 Madyirapadze, it is alleged that AS, an MDC youth, was harassed and intimidated for wearing an MDC t/shirt, by eight Zanu PF youths, led by K. At town centre, it is alleged that TM, an MDC youth, was harassed and assaulted by three soldiers of the Zimbabwe National Army for saying the soldiers salary is a pittance. 1 In Zengeza 3, it is alleged that M an MDC youth, was assaulted by MC, a Zanu PF youth for supporting the opposition party. 2 In Zengeza 3, it is alleged that ML, a businessman was assaulted by about twenty soldiers for not reducing beer prizes. 6 June 2007 At 104 Mutamba drive, it is alleged that JM, an MDC member, was harassed and intimidated accused of mobilizing people to join MDC by two Zanu PF youths. In area J, it is alleged that JM, an MDC youth, was assaulted for singing MDC songs by two Zanu PF youths, OG and JM. At Marairanwa road, it is alleged that LD, an MDC youth, was harassed and evicted from her leased house by two Zanu PF members, EM and MM, for supporting the opposition party. At Zengeza Zanu PF district office, it is alleged that JM, an MDC member, was assaulted and forced to sell chickens for Zanu PF rally, by Zanu PF youths. In Zengeza 2, it is alleged that GR, an MDC member, was harassed and his car 13 ZPP Programmes Dept. June 2007

14 NORTHERN REGION Mashonaland East Mashonaland East Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Abduction Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation Displacement Jun-07 Chikomba In Manyere village, two MDC youths, TM and KM, were assaulted for not supporting the ruling party, by four Zanu PF youths, led by CG. 11 June 2007 It is alleged that at Chirasavana shops, KC, a suspected MDC member, was assaulted by RG, a Zanu PF member, for failing to produce a Zanu PF membership card. In Tsuro village, it is alleged that JT, an MDC member, was harassed and threatened with unspecified action for being an MDC activist. At Sadza shops, it is alleged that CM, an MDC member, was harassed and denied information of obtaining a plastic national identity card and register as a vote, by three Zanu PF members, led by BM. At Madziire School, it is alleged that J, an MDC member, was harassed and evicted from the school, by five war veterans, for being an MDC activist. It is alleged that AC, an MDC member, was harassed and intimidated by three Zanu PF youths, led by M, in Chivhu town. AC was accused of having been visited by white friends from Harare, whom the Zanu PF youth suspected to be MDC members. 25 June 2007 At Chivhu hall, it is alleged that three MDC youths, PM, SM and JM, were harassed and denied to take National Identity Card during a mobile National registration exercise so as to deny them the right to register as voters. 2 In Chinhara village, villagers were harassed and forced to attend a Zanu PF meeting, by four Zanu PF youths, led by M. Goromonzi 5 June 2007 In Gumbodete village, it is alleged that, VN, an MDC youth, was abducted, assaulted and tortured by CIO operatives, for being an MDC activist. At St. Francis secondary school, it is alleged that JM, an MDC ward Chairperson, was harassed and unlawfully detained by Police. JM was accused of organizing MDC campaign rallies. 1 In Chitani village, it is alleged that RM, an MDC member, was harassed and had his radio confiscated, by CIO operatives, who accused him of listening to Studio Seven, on shortwave which is viewed to be anti government. 1 At Juru growth point, it is alleged that MDC supporters were harassed and threatened with elimination, by Goromonzi Rural District Council Chairperson OJ. Near Nero River, it is alleged that PK, an MDC member, was assaulted by two Zanu PF members, led by CM, for saying that the ruling party was going to lose the coming harmonized elections in June 2007 Along Goromonzi road, it is alleged that commuters in a kombi who include AG were harassed and forced to pay increased bus fares, by Zanu PF youths. 22 June 2007 At Warrendale farm, it is alleged that AM, an MDC member, was harassed and denied food aid from an NGO being given to others, for not attending Zanu PF organised meetings by Zanu PF Women s league. 24 June 2007 At Majuru growth point, it is alleged that two MDC members, SK and PD, were harassed and removed from queue for buying sugar, by Zanu PF youths. 14

15 NORTHERN REGION Hwedza 2 June 2007 At Faty bottle store, it is alleged that AM, an MDC member, was assaulted by two Zanu PF members, TT and TB, for denouncing the president of the ruling party. 6 June 2007 in the neighbourhood. Marondera East At Rudhaka stadium, it is alleged that PD, an MDC member, was assaulted by two war veterans, M and K, for supporting the opposition party. 5 June 2007 two Zanu PF members, T and M for reading pamphlets of the Crisis Coalition. Marondera West 5 June 2007 At Madamombe hospital, it is alleged that a nurse Mrs. M, was harassed and intimidated for reading the Catholic Bishops pastoral letter, by war vet N and another Zanu PF youth. In Maponga village, it is alleged that JK, a Zanu PF member was harassed and threatened with eviction by the headman and MDC supporter JZ and friends for supporting the ruling party. In Magocha village, it is alleged that AN, a Zanu PF member, was harassed and intimidated by three MDC members, MK, SZ and GM for chanting a Zanu PF slogan at a school development meeting. In Mbonga village, it is alleged that IM, an MDC member was harassed and evicted from the village by three Zanu PF youths, HM, TZ and MM for supporting the opposition party MDC. 11 June 2007 At Tilta farm, it is alleged that farm workers were harassed and stopped from going to work for working for a Whiteman, by eleven Zanu PF youths, led by JD. At Chard farm, it is alleged that G and his family, were harassed and evicted from the village, for wearing an MDC t/shirt, by war veteran M and seven Zanu PF youths. 1 At Hungwe farm, it is alleged that three MDC members, led by EK, were assaulted and accused of organizing secret MDC meetings in the area by three Zanu PF members, led by DG. 21 June 2007 At Igava farm, it is alleged that two MDC members, PM and MM were harassed and displaced from the farm, for being MDC activists. The two had been seen talking to white farm owners At Rapid farm,it is alleged that MB, an MDC member, was assaulted and displaced from the farm for failing to donate fifty thousand dollars towards a Zanu PF meeting, by ON and four youths. 9 June 2007 At Stockhill farm, it is alleged that in a shooting scuffle between five Zanu PF youths, who tried to take over Stockhill farm, one Zanu PF youth was shot dead and others sustained injuries. The injured were taken to hospital including the farm owner. At Summerset farm, it is alleged that GM and his family, who are MDC members were harassed and displaced from the farm by war veteran N and five Zanu PF youths. GM and his family were further accused of being Catholics who support the opposition party. 11 June 2007 At Dorset farm, FM and family who are MDC members, were harassed and displaced from the farm for supporting the opposition party MDC, by SM and three Zanu PF youths. 1 At Mutukwa farm, it is alleged that MM, an MDC member, was harassed and threatened with heavy assaults for reading the Catholic Bishops pastoral letter, by AC and two Zanu PF youths. At Marondera hotel, it is alleged that OR, an MDC Chairperson, was harassed and intimidated by war veteran AM and four Zanu PF youths for attending NGO meetings organized by Crisis Coalition 21 June 2007 At Rapid farm, it is alleged that SG, an MDC member, was harassed and intimidated, by At Wagoneka, it is alleged that JB, an MDC member, was assaulted by headman W and Zanu PF youths, for wearing an MDC t/shirt. At Chop Chop farm, it is alleged that B and his family of four, were harassed and displaced from the farm, for being Catholic members who support the opposition party MDC, by war veteran T, and four Zanu PF youths. At Chigona farm, it is alleged that MN, and other farm workers were harassed and threatened with eviction from the farm if they don t surrender MDC t/shirts, by MM, a Zanu PF member. At St. Jones Primary School, it is alleged that S, and family MDC members, were harassed and forced to tear their MDC t/shirts by JC and another Zanu PF youth. 1 At Bumburwi Primary School, it is alleged that a teacher M, was harassed and intimidated for complaining over high cost of living, by CN, and other two Zanu PF youths. 21 June 2007 At Bika farm, it is alleged that a teacher Mr. M, was assaulted for taking part in the teachers strike and accused of supporting MDC, by war veteran M and six Zanu PF youths. Mudzi East At Muzezuru shops, it is alleged that SH, an MDC member, was harassed and denied access to get maize from GMB by two Zanu PF members, IK and JS for 15

16 NORTHERN REGION supporting the opposition party. In Chingwena village, it is alleged that J, a Zanu PF member, was assaulted by other Zanu PF members, NT and AP, who accused him of being a sell out since he has relatives in the Diaspora. 1 At Vhombozi primary school, it is alleged that two children aged 9 and 12 were dismissed from school by two war veterans, DH and PS. The war veterans accused their father of being an MDC activist. 24 June 2007 At Nyamuyaruka shops, it is alleged that five MDC activists, AM, TM, AH, TN and PN, were harassed and denied employment by NC, a Zanu PF member and Recruiting Officer of Cheetah company for supporting the opposition party. Mudzi West 4 June 2007 At Kondo shops, it is alleged that five MDC members, C, C, M and their wives were harassed and their properties worth over forty million dollars taken out of their houses. The three who are teachers were accused of supporting the opposition party. In Ngorima village, it is alleged that villagers were harassed and intimidated by M, a Zanu PF district chairperson. The villagers were accused of mobilizing other villagers to join the opposition party MDC. an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted for being an MDC activist, by FM, the Zanu PF youth Chairperson of the area. At Muchinjike shops, it is alleged that two MDC youths, KD and TG, were harassed and assaulted by war veteran, BT and FZ, a Zanu PF youth for wearing MDC t/shirts. At Murehwa centre Roman Catholic Church, it is alleged that PM, an MDC member, was harassed and threatened with death, for reading the Catholic Bishops pastoral letter by B and two other Zanu PF members. 16 June 2007 At Munemo primary school, it is alleged that GN, an MDC youth, was harassed and intimidated for not attending Zanu PF meetings, by two Zanu PF youths, JM and TK. At Rupange shops, it is alleged that Mrs. C, an MDC youth, was assaulted and accused of charging high prices in her shop to effect regime change by two war veterans, JK and PC. At Murehwa centre, it is alleged that IB, an MDC youth and a driver of local transport operators, were harassed and assaulted for reading a text message on his phone which was denouncing the president of the ruling party by C, a Zanu PF member. 22 June 2007 in the area. At Karimazondo shops, it is alleged that four MDC youths, TG, TN, AZ and KC were harassed and denied to sell their maize at the shops for refusing to attend a Zanu PF meeting. 5 June 2007 At Pakati secondary school, it is alleged that DK, an MDC member and a teacher was heavily assaulted by two Zanu PF members, AM and JM. DK was accused of being an MDC activist. 11 June 2007 In Musingwini village, it is alleged that MC, an MDC member, was assaulted by two Zanu PF members, W and A accused of mobilizing people to join MDC. At Chemapango shops, it is alleged that OC, an MDC youth, was assaulted by two Zanu PF youths, ZM and BC, accused of organizing MDC meetings in the village. 1 At Domborembudzi shops, it is alleged that two MDC members, RC and M, accused of supporting the opposition party, were harassed and denied access to buy cheap fertilizer from the shop. At Chitate clinic, it is alleged that SB, an MDC member, was harassed and forced to take off the MDC t/shirt she was wearing by SM and twelve other Zanu PF youths. 24 June 2007 At Kotwa shops, it is alleged that five MDC youths T, R, D, M and M were harassed and assaulted by local councillor and Zanu PF member M. The youths were accused of campaigning for the opposition party. At Nyamwanga shops, it is alleged that four Zanu PF youths, A,T, D and R, were heavily assaulted by two MDC members, T and T, who were later arrested, for wearing Zanu PF T/shirts. Murehwa North In Munzeiwa village, it is alleged that TM, At Madamombe shops, it is alleged that two MDC members, TZ and EK, were assaulted for attending an MDC meeting, by two Zanu PF members, K and BK. 25 June 2007 In Rimbi village, it is alleged that JN, an MDC member, was abducted and harassed by two Zanu PF members, JT and TC for being an MDC activist. Murehwa South 2 June 2007 At Gumbanjera shops, it is alleged that TC, an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted by three Zanu PF youths, IR, MK and AC for co-ordinating MDC activities At Chemapango secondary school, it is alleged that two people, SK and AB, were harassed, assaulted and forced to attend a Zanu PF meeting addressed by the local Member of Parliament, JBM. Mutoko North 2 June 2007 At Tsiga community hall, it is alleged that food donated for the elderly,was looted by the Zanu PF local Councillor C, who went on to harass and intimidate the elderly who include SC, accusing them of supporting the MDC opposition party. 16

17 NORTHERN REGION At Mutoko centre, it is alleged that AM, an MDC member, was assaulted accused for campaigning for MDC in the coming 2008 elections by two Zanu PF members. In Tsiko village, it is alleged that two MDC members, PM and JJ, were harassed and had their meeting disrupted. The two were accused of holding an MDC rally without permission. 14 June 2007 In Goronga village, it is alleged that M, an MDC member, was harassed and his tomatoes worth over six million dollars destroyed by CM, a Zanu PF member for being an MDC activist. 16 June 2007 In Gurure village, it is alleged that JM, an MDC member was assaulted by war vet. K, for denouncing the president of the ruling party during their discussion. 19 June 2007 At Charehwa shops, it is alleged that two MDC members, AM, and SC, were abducted and intimidated accused of being MDC activists and should not participate in Maguta programmed by the government. 22 June 2007 In Karonga village, it is alleged that two MDC youths, JC and KB, were assaulted by two Zanu PF members, TJ and AJ for criticizing the government over economic hardships being faced by people. Mutoko South 5 June 2007 At Mutoko centre, it is alleged that two Zanu PF youths, PM and JH, were assaulted by an MDC youth, LM, for trying to block the MDC youth from buying sugar. At Cornerstone, it is alleged that EK, an MDC member, was harassed and denied to sell his green vegetables inside the market because of his political affiliation, by Zanu PF district Chairperson, AH and three other Zanu PF youths. At Cornerstore shops, it is alleged that SM, an MDC member, was harassed and blocked from selling his vegetables in the market by Zanu PF district chair AH, and four other Zanu PF youths because he had never attended a Zanu PF meeting. 17 June 2008 At Kushinga shops, it is alleged that JN, an MDC member, was harassed and denied to buy cheap fertilizer despite his contributions towards the purchase of the fertilizer, by JM Zanu PF district chair. 19 June 2007 At Jani shops, it is alleged that TM, an MDC member, was harassed and denied to pay his plot annual subscriptions by headman JK and two war veterans for his political affiliation. 22 June 2007 At Rukanda shops, it is alleged that GC, a Zanu PF member, was harassed and evicted from the school accused of being sympathetic to MDC policies by another Zanu PF member, TM and others. 2 At Jani shops, it is alleged that TM, an MDC member, was assaulted by three Zanu PF youths, JN, GC and SK for chanting MDC slogans publicly. Seke At Mutangadura shops, it is alleged that BK, an MDC anti-senate member was harassed and intimidated by MDC pro-senate faction members. BK was also threatened with death. At TM Supermarket Ruwa, it is alleged that three vendors, LN, SN and another were harassed and removed from the queue for sugar, accused of supporting the MDC opposition party. 1 At Jamaica Inn, it is alleged that K, an MDC member, was harassed and forced to take off the MDC t/shirt he was wearing, by two Zanu PF supporters. 2 At Ruwa council, it is alleged that two Zanu PF members, GL and a friend were harassed and chased away from the town for belonging to Zanu PF by suspected MDC supporters. Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe At Katiyo shops, it is alleged that CC, an MDC member, was harassed and intimidated for supporting the opposition party by TG, a Zanu PF member. 11 June 2007 In Joe village, it is alleged that CM, an MDC member, was assaulted for being an MDC activist by KD, a Zanu PF member. At Dyirakumunda village, it is alleged that four MDC members, CC, MM, CC and FK were harassed and denied to register for food by headman PD and other Zanu PF members. 14 June 2007 In Chidodo village, it is alleged that five MDC members, CR, MS, KB, KK and FC were harassed and forced to pay twenty thousand dollars each to buy Zanu PF membership cards by five Zanu PF members, FK, PM, SN, CC and MN. 19 June 2007 In Kandemiri village, it is alleged that T, a school teacher at Chikuhwa School, was harassed, intimidated, accused of being a relative of opposition leader MT, by two Zanu PF members, RM and ZM. 21 June 2007 At Mugabe primary school, it is alleged that three MDC members, LK, MM and TM were harassed, intimidated, and threatened with eviction from the school, by three top Zanu PF officials, MM, district council Chairperson, RK, Governor Mashonaland East and SM, the Zanu PF local Member of Parliament. 25 June 2007 In Chivhinge village, it is alleged that MM, an MDC member, was harassed, intimidated and accused of attending MDC meetings by suspected Zanu PF supporters. At Manyika shops, it is alleged that three MDC members, including MDC shadow MP, SP, CM and SZ were harassed and assaulted by Zanu PF members, OK 17Senator, SC war veteran and DK for holding an MDC rally

18 NORTHERN REGION Mashonaland Central Mashonaland Central Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Ab... Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/int... Displacement Jun-07 which was disrupted. Muzarabani 1 June 2007 FM (38) of MDC, was allegedly harassed by CD, of Zanu PF, who accused him of wanting to benefit from the maguta scheme, which is perceived to be for Zanu PF supporters only. Mt Darwin South JT (+24) of ZCTU, was allegedly harassed by Zanu PF youth, K, accusing him of selling his cotton to a private company which was paying more instead of selling the product to COTTCO. 5 June 2007 accused the MDC pair of failing to attend meetings. SC (36), a member of the public, was reportedly harassed by FV (39), of Zanu PF, who accused him of blaming the government over the shortages of basic commodities and the high prices. 4 June 2007 FM (50), of Zanu PF, reportedly harassed, SF (+40), who accused him of refusing to attend Zanu PF village meetings. 9 June 2007 MS (+30), of MDC, was reportedly harassed by BK (+56), of Zanu PF, who accused him of listening to studio June 2007 SC (34), a member of the public, was allegedly harassed by ZM (60), of Zanu PF, who accused SC, of opposing Operation Maguta as the programme was being used as a discrimination tool against all non Zanu PF members. 24 June 2007 CZ (36) and SG (37), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed MDC s SS (+40), TG (34) and SM (+44), accusing them of hiding new MDC regalia and army uniforms in their houses though they unlawfully searched the houses in vain. 29 June 2007 SN (+40) and CS (38), of the opposition MDC, were reportedly harassed by Zanu PF SH (30) and CS (38), of MDC, accusing them of wearing MDC T/shirts in the area and confiscated them. IG (+35), of MDC was reportedly harassed by KM (65), of Zanu PF, who accused him of engaging in the 2008 debate, which was viewed, as a way of inciting others not to vote for the ruling party. TM (+30), of MDC, was allegedly harassed by war veteran K (+50), of Zanu PF, who accused him of running a cellular phone business progressively, using the white man s money, which is given to the MDC party. TC (+30), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed ME (30) of MDC, who accused him of using his car profitably, which he is accused of having being given by Blair. RV (28), a member of the public, was reportedly assaulted by KC (60) of Zanu PF, who accused him of being in the company of MDC supporters, yet he refused to join Zanu PF, saying his Jehovah s Witness Church does not allow him to belong to any political party. Mt Darwin North 4 June 2007 SC and ZS (+29), of MDC, were reportedly harassed by Zanu PF s, JC (+48), who AJ (+50), AM (45) and GM (45), of Zanu PF, reportedly assaulted, PK (+25), of MDC, accusing PK of failing to attend a village meeting. 11 June 2007 Zanu PF s BK (50), SM (40) and MZ (45), are reported to have assaulted GN (+20) and FC (27) of MDC, accusing them of distributing ZESN flyers. 11 June 2007 GZ (+25), of the opposition MDC, was reportedly harassed by TN (+45) and AB, of the ruling party Zanu PF, for drawing MDC symbols on a Zanu PF supporter s store wall. JK (+45), MK (50) and OK (45), of Zanu PF, are said to have harassed, TN (+30), of the opposition MDC, for opposing the Zanu PF trio during a political debate. MC (+52), was reportedly harassed by SF, of Zanu PF, who accused her of accommodating various vendors coming from town to sell their wares at Cottco, and encouraging them to 18 join the

19 NORTHERN REGION opposition. Rushinga Zanu PF s JG, is reported to have harassed KH (+50), of the opposition MDC, for reading the Zimbabwean Newspaper. 6 June 2007 A group of unidentified Zanu PF youths, led by PM, allegedly harassed EZ, of MDC, accusing her of talking ill about the president and the crisis in Zimbabwe. 9 June 2007 TH (40), of MDC, was supposedly harassed by PK (60), of the ruling Zanu PF, for interacting with an MDC supporter, who intends to contest in the 2008 council elections. GM (+40), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, SK (36), of the opposition MDC, for wearing an MDC T/shirt in a Zanu PF dominated ward. 11 June 2007 KN (50), of the ruling Zanu PF, is alleged to have harassed MDC s JK (+45), for reading a ZESN pamphlet. 14 June 2007 TM (40), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, T (+35), of the opposition MDC, accusing him of not selling his cotton at Cottco, a government parastatal and instead sold to a private buyer who was paying more on the spot. Bindura 9 June 2007 AC (+33) and two unidentified state agents, are alleged to have harassed, TB (+27) and LZ (28), of MDC, accusing them of spying, because they go to Botswana. The two travel to Botswana to buy soap and cooking oil for resale. LM (+48), purportedly lost maize worth more than $4,3 million to unidentified members of the army who went around forcing people to send their maize to GMB. LM never got his payment and is afraid to make a follow up on the army as they always harass people in the area. Mazowe West 5 June 2007 JK (40), a member of the public, was reportedly assaulted by MB, of the ruling Zanu PF, after JK had criticised the councillor s way of distributing inputs, which was discriminatory. Two unidentified members of the uniformed forces ZRP and ZNA, allegedly harassed RT (37), CM (49) and EM (51), of MDC, who wanted to benefit from Maguta Scheme, which they say is meant for Zanu PF supporters. GM (+30), of MDC, was supposedly harassed by LT (+35), of Zanu PF, who accused GM, of sympathising with sell-outs since he is an MDC activist. 19 June 2007 TK (24), OJ (27), NR (23) and CM (24), of Zanu PF, were reported to have lost cotton worth $3.2m, to their party colleagues, BC (39) and GM (29), who after grabbing the seed sold it to other people and pocketed the money. Mazowe East 5 June 2007 VM (+40), of MDC, is purported to have been harassed and displaced from her dwellings by Headman C (+60), of Zanu PF, who accused her of sympathising with the MDC. Zanu PF Ward Chairperson M (+35), allegedly harassed, Tsungubvu market vendors in his effort to force them to attend his meeting during business hours, which the vendors resisted. M (+50), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, SS (35), of MDC, accusing him of taking a better piece of land when they grabbed a farm from a white farmer. Guruve South 2 June 2007 CK, of MDC, was allegedly harassed by PT of Zanu PF for wearing an MDC T/Shirt. He was made to remove it as he was accused of provoking the ruling party. 6 June 2007 For reading the Independent Newspaper, victims, TM, and CM were allegedly harassed and accused of supporting the MDC by GM, and SM, of Zanu PF. TK (28), a member of the public, was supposedly assaulted by Zanu PF s JC (+40), for having attended a ZESN workshop. He was labelled a sell-out. 14 June 2007 MM (+30) and PM (+40), were reportedly harassed by Headmen Z (+60) and WC (+50), of Zanu PF, in their effort to deny the MDC pair agriculture inputs, as inputs were believed to be for Zanu PF supporters only. 1 GR (26), of MDC, was reportedly assaulted by CM (28), who accused her of selling expensive commodities, which CM viewed as a way of trying to sell to MDC activists only. 26 June 2007 JS (+40), of MDC, was reportedly harassed by TM (35), of Zanu PF, who accused him of seeking assistance for orphans he is taking care of from the Zanu PF BEAM scheme, yet he wants to support the opposition. Guruve North 11 June 2007 JR (36), of MDC was reportedly assaulted by SJ (39), of Zanu PF, who accused him of failing to attend a youth meeting and opted to working in his field. DG (45), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, TJ (33), also of the same party, accusing him of failing to pay school sports affiliation fee, which was viewed as a way of sabotaging 19 his party colleague.

20 NORTHERN REGION Mashonaland West Mashonaland West Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Abduction Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation Displacement Jun-07 Manyame BM, of MDC, was allegedly assaulted and harassd by three farm workers, suspected to be of Zanu PF, for allegedly wearing an NCA T/shirt. It is alleged that the incident took place when the victim visited their farm to buy farm produce for re-sale. The victim was accused of supporting the opposition MDC party. 4 June 2007 Councillor M, of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, NM (23), a member of the public for failing to attend Zanu PF meetings, yet she was reported to have attended a meeting called by an MDC Councillor, to give her a recommendation letter for her to get employment at Batanai Play Centre, a council crèche. 9 June 2007 JM (29), of the ruling Zanu PF reportedly assaulted N (31), of MDC, accusing her of failing to attend Zanu PF ward meetings. It is alleged that she was also evicted from her flea market stall for the same reasons. For allegedly refusing to disclose the number of eligible voters (those over 18 years), at his house, NM, of the MDC was reportedly harassed by T of Zanu PF. K (31), of MDC, was reportedly assaulted, by S (38) of Zanu PF, for allegedly refusing to allow members of her family who are eligible to vote to go and register as voters. Some unidentified council workers, who are also Zanu PF supporters, allegedly harassed BN (31), also of Zanu PF, whom they accused of wearing an NCA T/shirt, which their party views as opposition. Zvimba South 4 June 2007 DM (32), of the ruling party Zanu PF, allegedly assaulted, TN (26) and TM (27), of the opposition, for criticising price hikes of basic commodities, as these are viewed as criticizing the government. MN (42), of the opposition MDC, was reportedly harassed by AM (38), of the ruling party Zanu PF, who accused MN, of challenging the Zanu PF leadership, after they had deleted his name from a food aid beneficiary list. TN (26) and TM (27), were reportedly harassed by a group of unidentified Zanu PF youths, led by DM (32), who accused the MDC pair of blaming the government for the price hikes of basic commodities. Zvimba North 1 June 2007 TC, of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, PM of MDC, and denied him an opportunity to get a residential stand in the area. It is alleged that PM, was being forced to denounce his party. 5 June 2007 For seemingly failing to renounce their partisanship with MDC within a specified time, JM and SM of the MDC were reportedly evicted from the area by Zanu PF supporter, Cde. B (68). The couple relocated from the farming area to their rural Kenzamba area. 5 June 2007 JC, CM and TB, of the ruling Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, TM and MC, of the opposition MDC, accusing the pair of wearing MDC T/shirts in a Zanu PF dominated ward. Councillor K, of Zanu PF, reportedly harassed IK, of MDC, in his effort to hinder people from gathering at an MDC aspiring Councillor s funeral. 20

21 NORTHERN REGION A group of unidentified Zanu PF youths, led by JZ (32), of the same party allegedly displaced, GM (38), of MDC who was competing with the local MP in buying cotton from local farmers. JZ was displaced because he was paying better money to the farmers. PN, SM and VM, of Zanu PF, reportedly harassed, MR, and EM, of MDC and were denied food aid, as they belonged to the opposition which was viewed as not deserving of food aid. 22 June 2007 An unidentified armed group of Zanu PF youths, allegedly harassed PM (41), OS, CM (32) and BM, of MDC, accusing them of singing opposition songs at a funeral, which was viewed as way of inciting the community to support MDC. Chegutu 1 June 2007 LB (30), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, CM, a member of the public and was threatened with eviction from her market stall, if she did not join the ruling party as the market stalls were meant for Zanu PF supporters only. TB (63), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed AL (33), of MDC, accusing him of wearing an MDC T/shirt in a Zanu PF dominated ward. Zanu PF Chairperson, C (55), reportedly harassed ND (63), a member of the public, in his effort to force ND, to join the ruling party, if he wanted the tillage unit to till his piece of land, despite the fact that he was among the first people to pay for tillage to DDF. Mhondoro 2 June 2007 AM (49), of Zanu PF, reportedly harassed, AM (30), of MDC, at a meeting purported to be discussing how to maintain the village dip tank, yet it turned out to be a meeting where ETD s were being given. MM (29), of MDC, allegedly harassed MC (42), also of MDC, as they argued over the need to go into elections and lose or fight for a new democratic constitution 1 JM (21) of Zanu PF, reportedly assaulted VM (37), of MDC, for defying the order for VM, to denounce his party or risk losing food aid. 1 CC (37) and NK (35) of MDC, were reportedly harassed by CJ (±50) of Zanu PF, accusing the MDC pair of refusing to denounce their party, yet they wanted Zanu PF schemes meant to benefit communities. 21 June 2007 JE (33) and GW (27), of the MDC were reportedly harassed by Zanu PF, MM (39) and PP (37), who accused the pair of using an MDC truck, to ferry people s yield to GMB yet the pair had bought their own lorry for business. Sanyati 2 June 2007 LC (27) and Z (38), also of MDC, reportedly harassed S (49) and C (65) of MDC, accusing the pair of doing business with Zanu PF members, which the perpetrators perceived as a way of selling out. 4 June 2007 SM, of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, BM, also of Zanu PF, over positions in their party. PJ, allegedly assaulted, MC, of MDC, accusing him of wearing an MDC T/shirt in a bar. AD, of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed and evicted eleven families, who had benefited from the Hlalani Kuhle houses, when they had complained about the poor sanitary system, which they said, was unhygienic. 24 June 2007 AZ (38), of Zanu PF allegedly harassed, MS (29) and SS (31), of MDC, accusing the pair of defying the order from Zanu PF Selous office that they had to denounce their party and surrender all the MDC regalia they had. KF (45) and MA (41), of MDC, were reportedly harassed by MD (35) and MJ (39), of Zanu PF, as the MDC pair sought BEAM assistance and were hindered from getting it by the Zanu PF pair. They were given the choice denounce their party and get assistance. EC (44), of MDC, was reportedly harassed by TK (32), of Zanu PF, in his effort to lure EC to join Zanu PF. TK had asked EC to register for GMB farming inputs. 16 June 2007 GM (49), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, UJ (35) and NM (30), of MDC, as GM warned the MDC pair not to influence the community to join their opposition party. BM (45, of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, ZM (35) of MDC, accusing him of wanting to benefit from the Maguta Scheme, yet he did not want to denounce his party and join the ruling party. 6 June 2007 EG (35), of MDC, was reportedly assaulted by Zanu PF s, WC (30), NC (33) and MC (55), accusing EG of inciting villagers to complain about the hardships people are facing, which was viewed as denouncing the ruling party and the government. CD (39), of MDC (pro-senate faction), allegedly assaulted MM (37) and NH (37), of MDC, accusing the pair of attending a Human Rights workshop, which CD, perceived as an opposition meeting. 21 CW (60), of Zanu PF,was allegedly harassed

22 NORTHERN REGION by BC (60) of MDC, accusing CW of influencing the government to take BC s farm for resettlement. CB (65) and CG (52), of Zanu PF, reportedly harassed EC (49) of MDC, accusing EC of wearing an NCA T/shirt, which is perceived as an opposition. 14 June 2007 JP (35), of the opposition MDC, was reportedly harassed by Councillor M (55) of Zanu PF, accusing JP of misleading people by telling them that government food aid was bought from tax payers money. Kadoma Central 2 June 2007 A party colleague, LN (47), reportedly harassed DM (44) of Zanu PF, who felt threatened by DM, who had declared his interest in being the next councillor. GD (±26), NK (32) of MDC reportedly harassed, TM (35) of Zanu PF, who accused TM of getting into an MDC territory selling his party cards. 4 June 2007 The Kadoma Council housing director, M (±45), allegedly sold MM s (28) stand to a Zanu PF party supporter, hence the eviction of MM, who could not denounce his party, MDC. BT (30), of MDC, was reportedly harassed, by SM (25), CC (28) and EN (32), of Zanu PF, who felt BT was a threat in the area, as he was good at mobilizing people to attend MDC meetings. It is alleged that JR (28), of MDC, was reportedly assaulted by Zanu PF s CK (25), TM (30) and AT (34), who accused JR of putting his party banner on his fence, which was viewed as an insult to the ruling party, hence the assault after burning the banner. 14 June 2007 CP (48) and PP (37), of MDC reportedly had their flea market stall withdrawn from them by an unidentified group of seven Zanu PF youths led by M, as they refused to rejoin Zanu PF. Hurungwe West 29 May 2007 B (46) of Zanu PF, reportedly harassed M (25) and a member of the public for not sending his produce to GMB, while the councillor insisted that everyone send their produce to GMB. 2 June 2007 JK (40), a member of the apostolic sect of Madzibaba Wechishanu, was reportedly harassed by Chief D (47), of the ruling party, who accused him of preaching opposition message to people who had gathered for a three-day camp meeting at his church. PE (46), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed RG (36), who is a community health worker, on assignment by an unnamed NGO to list down disadvantaged school children for possible assistance by the organization; accusing her of working for organisations that support MDC. PE threatened RG with unspecified action, if she helped the needy children. Kraal head M (41), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, RK (30), who had gone to sell her cotton at the Township wearing her NCA T/shirt, which provoked the kraal head, who threatened her with unspecified actions. Hurungwe East JM (45), of the opposition MDC, allegedly harassed, ZM (45), also of MDC, accusing ZM of attending a Village Development meeting, which JM viewed as selling out on MDC. 16 June 2007 MD and MM, of the ruling party, reportedly harassed, PG (33) and CM (36) of MDC, accusing the pair of wanting to benefit from the government food aid, yet they did not want to support Zanu PF. 1 JG (+46) and AK (+40), allegedly harassed MK, of MDC (+28) and FM (33), accusing the pair of defying the order that they should cease supporting the opposition or risk losing their allocated pieces of land. 22 June 2007 CD (41), of MDC, reportedly harassed, FM (38), of Zanu PF, accusing FM, of decampaigning the opposition party, telling people that the split of MDC was the end of it. Kariba 4 June 2007 FH (49), SM (31) and IC (43), of Zanu PF, allegedly set ablaze MDC s TM (39), FC (43) and RM s houses, in a feat to settle old political scores. 16 June 2007 Zanu PF s RT (26), VC (31) and T (22), reportedly assaulted, MDC s ST (17), FH (24) and SM (31), accusing the MDC trio of inciting villagers to criticise the government about the hardships people are facing TT (16), of MDC, was allegedly raped by some Zanu PF youths, ET (38), KP (29) and RC (33), after a Zanu PF meeting which they had forced her to attend and later told her to stay for an overnight youth rally. AM, of ZRP, allegedly harassed, HN (34), and a member of the public, who was accused of overcharging at his phone shop. The police officer reportedly labelled the victim an MDC member. 26 June 2007 A GMB official whose name could not be identified, reportedly harassed, RM (33) of MDC, for revealing to the visiting Chinese delegation during an interview how the community accesses maize or mealie-meal on party lines. 30 June

23 NORTHERN REGION AW (42), JM (52) and AS (27) of Zanu PF, reportedly displaced, AM (47) and WM (50) of MDC, accusing the MDC pair of inciting other villagers to join the opposition MDC, hence their eviction from the village by the ruling party leadership. Chinhoyi 6 June 2007 GR (50) and MM (35), of MDC, were reportedly harassed, by councillor LB (38), who accused the pair of wanting to benefit from Zanu PF residential stands, yet the pair did not want to denounce MDC. SM (40), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, DN (40), of MDC, whom she accused of wanting to benefit from Zanu PF schemes, yet she supports the opposition. SM was organizing a trip to China for women in her ward and DN had shown interest. CL (50), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, SG (40), accusing her of wanting to benefit from BEAM, which is purported to be a Zanu PF scheme, yet SG, was a staunch MDC supporter. 1 LB (38), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, PC (37) and labelled her opposition, for failing to produce a Zanu PF party card, when LB wanted to list names of people who would get stands. Makonde 1 June 2007 MM (30), of NCA, was reportedly harassed, by UM and RM (60) of Zanu PF, accusing her of working for ZESN, because she wore a local observer T/shirt, which was viewed as opposition regalia. 2 June 2007 TC, MPLM (50), SM (40) and CC (40) of Zanu PF, reportedly harassed, PM (40) and WS (20), of MDC, accusing them the trio of being opposition supporters in a Zanu PF dominated constituency. Headman C (±60), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, MN (20) and TG (30), members of the public, accusing them of failing to attend village meetings and they were asked to buy Zanu PF membership cards. DM (40) and AB (30), of Zanu PF, allegedly assaulted, CC (20), of the opposition MDC, accusing him of naming his soccer team green bombers which DM and AB viewed as provocation of the ruling party. 11 June 2007 M (30) and TK (22), members of the public, were reportedly harassed by MS (50), Councillor M (50) and BC (±40) of Zanu PF, forcing the pair to join Zanu PF first before they are included in project groups which the councillor was going to fund. 14 June 2007 C (±30) and S (40), reportedly harassed GB (+30) and RC (+35), of MDC accusing them of being strong supporters of the opposition, saying they could mobilize masses of people to rebel against the ruling party. LM (30), of Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, GM (20) and SP (30) of MDC, alleging that they were spies who carried their operations during village meetings. Ngezi 1 June 2007 M (40), M (+40) and CB (60) of Zanu PF allegedly harassed FB (65), of the opposition MDC. The trio was registering their disapproval of FB s Appointment as Chief, yet he belonged to the opposition. 2 June 2007 Chief M (50), reportedly harassed, TV (40), a member of the public, accusing him of bringing town politics to rural people. Town politics is perceived to do with the opposition. MC (+40), of the ruling Zanu PF, allegedly harassed, RZ (35), also of Zanu PF, accusing RZ of giving a false report to the government that the area had 75% drought and only a few people would not need food aid. MC wanted RZ to report 100%, so that a lot of food aid would be sent and he would benefit, as the food would be delivered at his house. 23

24 NORTHERN REGION Manicaland Manicaland Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Abduction Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation Displacement Jun-07 Buhera North 4 June 2007 At Mugweni village, GM, a Zanu PF activist, reportedly denied SN, to register for agricultural inputs under the Government inputs programme, after she failed to produce a Zanu PF membership card. The victim is a member of the MDC. 9 June 2007 NC, a war veteran and Zanu PF activist, reportedly harassed, VM, of no known political affiliation, after he used a route that passes by the perpetrator s homestead, and failed to produce a Zanu PF membership card. It is reported that, the perpetrator demands Zanu PF membership cards from people who pass by his homestead. The incident happened at Gaza Township. 11 June 2007 At Mukondomi business centre, JM (59), was reportedly denied to receive some donated blankets, by Zanu PF officials led by IM, because the victim is an MDC member and also does not attend Zanu PF meetings. 11 June 2007 At Dorowa Clinic, KP, a nurse a nd MDC activist, reportedly refused to treat VP (32), because the victim is a Zanu PF member. He reportedly claimed that the victim was not fit for treatment since her party (Zanu PF) had caused the rot bedevilling the health sector. 14 June 2007 At Madziire village, PM, of the MDC, allegedly threatened to divorce her husband, LM (30), if he does not reform and renounce his Zanu PF membership. 16 June 2007 At Betera village, ND, a member of the Zanu PF Women s League, allegedly barred PP, who is disabled and has two children, from registering as a Care Giver, because he does not attend Zanu PF meetings. The perpetrator told the victim that disability was not an excuse not to attend the meetings since the victim walks to attend church regularly. Buhera South 2 June 2007 An unidentified suspected Zanu PF member, allegedly vandalized, NV s (46) vehicle at Birchenough Bridge and inscribed some words pasi natsvangirai and Mutambara ( a death wish to Tsvangirai and Mutambara). The victim was also threatened with physical assault, if he continued to patronize the area. GS, a Zanu PF activist, and tout based at Birchenough Bridge, allegedly pushed TJ (26), of the MDC out of a moving bus, claiming that the bus was not permitted to carry MDC members. The victim fell off and incurred facial injuries. HP (56), of the MDC, was allegedly summoned by Chief C (Zanu PF) and ordered to vacate Chamutsa village, after he reportedly publicly claimed that the incumbent state President should leave office, because life in the country has become unbearable. This was taken as a sure sign of unpatriotic behaviour by the perpetrator. 14 June 2007 At Zvavamwe business centre, Zanu PF youths and an unnamed police detail, reportedly harassed an unnamed man and removed him from a sugar queue, because they suspected him to be an MDC member. At Chamutsa village, Zanu PF activists, led by MN, the school development committee Chairperson, allegedly assaulted JP (56), of the MDC, after he confronted the perpetrators over the removal of his son from the BEAM programme. The victim s son is in form one at Chamutsa Secondary School. 22 June 2007 An unnamed senior nurse, who is a Zanu PF activist, at Birchenough Bridge hospital, reportedly refused an ambulance service to NC (33), which was in labour to ferry her to Chipinge District hospital, because the victim is an MDC member. The victim was ferried to hospital by a well wisher. Chimanimani 1 June 2007 At Netsundwa village, households consisting of known and suspected MDC members were reportedly denied to access

25 NORTHERN REGION GMB maize, by Zanu PF activists led by the ward 19 Councillor, DH. Some of the victims include WM, ED, and MT. Chief N and some Zanu PF members threatened to set fire on Tilbury Estate, block C, if Border Timbers went ahead and evicted them from 200 hectares of company land. They told AM, the Border Timbers Estate manager that nothing will happen to them since they are Zanu PF members. The perpetrators are occupying more than 200 hectares of ripe pine trees ready for harvesting facilitated, by RC and BT, on spurious grounds that the workshop had not been properly cleared by the police. Chipinge North 2 June 2007 ZRP details Constable J and Z, allegedly arrested and unlawfully detained GP (28), of the MDC. They locked him up for three days at Chipangayi police station, during which time they assaulted victim severely, demanding the victim to tell them information on MDC activities arrested and detained NR, for three days accusing the victim of having gone for military training, since the victim had last visited Chipinge more than three years ago, after being transferred to Mutare. The victim was reportedly verbally harassed and threatened with further detention, if he did not disclose the information that the perpetrator required. He was released after three days without charge. 21 June 2007 Zanu PF Women s League members, M and M, reportedly summoned GM (30), of the MDC, to a kangaroo court at the Zanu PF offices in Chipinge, to answer charges of having organized and attended an MDC meeting at Gaza Hall earlier. She was warned that she will be evicted from her council rented accommodation, if she did not attend the hearing. 24 June 2007 At Nyunga village, Zanu PF activist, LM, reportedly threatened to set on fire the house belonging to RM (34), of the MDC as punishment, for attending an MDC Women s Assembly meeting. Chipinge South CC, a headmaster at Chisavanye School and a Zanu PF activist, reportedly threatened MDC activists, MM (42) and IM (50), with eviction from Tapera village, if victims continued to participate in MDC activities. SN, a retired soldier and Zanu PF activist, allegedly assaulted, OS (30), of the MDC on suspicion that the victim wanted to contest the 2008 ward elections as an MDC candidate. The incident took place at the victim s homestead at Chikepe village. Six families from Tapera village, including IM (50), EM (65), SK and others had their property including cattle looted, by Zanu PF activists led by HMM, NG and EM, as punishment for having ditched Zanu PF and joined MDC. It is estimated that property worth two hundred million dollars was lost during the looting spree. CJ (36), who was a general worker at Chibuwe High School, was reportedly suspended and later dismissed from work, by the SDA Chairperson, CK, who is also a Zanu PF official, because the victim is an MDC member. The perpetrator then recruited one of his relatives to fill the vacancy. He also reportedly bragged that no MDC members will be employed at the school during his reign. Makoni East 4 June 2007 For refusing to take orders from the headman, W and IM were reportedly labelled MDC members by Headman LM, during a community road rehabilitation project, after the victims refused to take orders from the headman. The incident took place at Ndingi Village. Zanu PF activists, JC, PK and other political detainees, allegedly severely assaulted fellow party activist and detainee, RD (53), for failing to pass on a message to other exdetainees regarding a planned meeting for ex political detainees in ward 23. The victim was also labelled an MDC member due to his actions. 19 June 2007 At Gambe Business Centre, Zanu PF activists, JM and AD, reportedly denied KM, to buy subsidized fertilizer and other agricultural inputs through AREX, because the victims are MDC members. 22 June 2007 T, a Zanu PF activist, reportedly overheard MB and PM, discussing a pending CIVNET workshop and demanded that the victims should furnish him with all details regarding the workshop. When the victims failed to give him the information, he threatened them with serious, but unspecified action. Makoni North At village 39, NN, of Zanu PF, allegedly assaulted a 65 year old lady, SP, because she had her fertilizer transported from Rusape by an unnamed MDC official. The victim was labelled an MDC activist. PN, of the MDC, was reportedly denied treatment at Dombo Clinic, by a nurse called M, a Zanu PF activist, after he was overheard denouncing the ruling party and the President. The victim was told to go and seek treatment at an MDC clinic. At village 39, Chombe, Zanu PF members H (52), N (39) and M (56), were reportedly harassed by fellow party activists, TM and LN. The victims were further denied to register for agricultural inputs as punishment for having attended the funeral of the late MDC ward secretary, PC. About 430 communal farmers, who are members of Operation Joseph from wards 10, 11 and 20 who had organized themselves into groups to barter their maize for agricultural inputs with the GMB, were reportedly turned away, by Rusape GMB staff, because the groups did not have known Zanu PF members as leaders. Some of the group leaders did not have Zanu PF membership cards as well, so they were told that only ruling party members can utilize the barter facility. 19 June 2007 At Chitungwiza village, PM (27), had his 25

26 NORTHERN REGION wife of four months taken away by his father in-law NN, because the victim is an MDC activist. The perpetrator reportedly told the victim that he will never allow an MDC member to marry his daughter LM, leading some Zanu PF youths, allegedly stopped a farmers meeting that was being held at Nyavhada village, to discuss issues regarding the purchase of agricultural inputs. They then assaulted the Chairperson/convener, MP (40), who is an MDC member claiming that the meeting had not been sanctioned by the police. 21 June 2007 At Nemaire Business Centre, seven MDC supporters, led by one VC, allegedly engaged in a fierce fist fight against the same number of Zanu PF members led by GM, over political differences. Makoni West 4 June 2007 TR (37), an MDC member from Chakuma village, had his freedom of association and movement restricted by Zanu PF activists, led by BM, after he was ordered to confine his movements to his homestead alone, because they suspect the victim will recruit people into the MDC. The victim was further threatened with serious consequences, if he breaches the instruction. GS, a Zanu PF official, reportedly threatened to get five MDC members including BM (34) and PC (28), who were chatting at BM s house, claiming that the victims were in breach of POSA, which requires that more than five people meeting for political purposes should seek police clearance to have such a gathering. He instructed the victims to disperse. 1 CN (34), who works at Dorowa Minerals, was reportedly detained by three police details for more than two hours, because he could not produce his national identity document. The police details reportedly harassed him and asked him, if he was an MDC member. Mutare Central D, a Zanu PF activist and war veteran allegedly harassed and threatened to beat up, JM, whom he labelled an MDC member because he had observed the victim grinning and nodding happily in agreement as Father D, a Roman Catholic Priest, delivered a stinging sermon on corruption during a church service at St Paul s Church. The perpetrator even threatened to burn the church, if such a sermon is delivered in church again. chikorokoza chapera was still in force. She was detained at Chisamba police station for five hours and then released without any docket being opened. The victim who has two minor children lost all her vegetables. 22 June 2007 Police at Mutare Central reportedly refused to give CIVNET facilitators, MS and PC, clearance to conduct a CIVNET workshop on community participation and development, on grounds that the proposed venue had been booked by another group. In this regard the right to receive and impart information was breached. 2 AT, a vendor teamed up with other vendors and verbally abused CM (38), who is the wife of a war veteran, after she bragged that as a war veteran s wife, she had lots of money because the government had increased their allowances. The perpetrators accused the victim and other war veterans of being responsible for destroying the country s economy. 2 Zanu PF Women s league members, LM and PD, reportedly harassed and labelled fellow Zanu PF activist, OK, a traitor after the victim was seen actively participating and in mournful mood at the funeral of JM, who was an MDC activist and employee of the same party. 6 June June 2005 Mutare North At Mudyanadzo village, FM, a Zanu PF activist, reportedly denied DF (39), a mother of four to get winter wheat seeds and fertilizer under the government inputs programme, because the victim was an MDC polling agent during council elections held in October June 2007 At Chitenderano, CT, of Zanu PF, allegedly assaulted SM (29), in an effort to prevent her from receiving some sewing material from S, whose husband is a Zanu PF Central Committee member, because she suspected the victim to be a member of the MDC. JM (28), of the MDC, was reportedly assaulted at Magaso Business Centre, by a Zanu PF activist, CK, as punishment for recruiting people into the MDC and also organizing MDC meetings in the area. CM, a Zanu PF activist, allegedly severely assaulted JM and TT (19), as punishment for attending an MDC meeting that was held in the area. 9 June 2007 Zanu PF activists, led by M, C and others, reportedly diverted building materials supplied by an unnamed NGO that deals in sustainable livelihoods meant to extend MP s two roomed house in Nyausunzi, under a project the NGO is facilitating of empowering the disadvantaged and marginalized. Although the victim is also a Zanu PF member, she was accused of abandoning the party. 14 June 2007 Some unnamed police details allegedly arrested and confiscated BB s vegetables that she was selling at her house in Chineta, claiming that operation 1 June 2007 Four police details reportedly arrested and detained, LC, for wearing an NCA T/shirt and singing loudly Zanu PF yaora - (Zanu PF is rotten). The victim was reportedly assaulted using electric cords and booted feet and made to crawl in urine. He was released the following day without charge. NG, who claimed to be of the President s Office (CIO), reportedly harassed JM, over the phone, accusing the victim of being unpatriotic and selling the country to the whites because, the victim who works for CCJP had accompanied some colleagues who are white to see and interview some victims of Murambatsvina in Sakubva. 1 26

27 NORTHERN REGION Some unnamed police details allegedly arrested, detained and assaulted, EM (34), the whole night at Mutare Central Police Station, accusing the victim of having organized and attended a SAVE Zimbabwe meeting at St Josephs on the 16 th of June. The police demanded to know the whereabouts of DM and JK who were part of the organizing committee of the SAVE Zimbabwe meeting. 24 June 2007 CM, the Acting Town Clerk in the Commission running the affairs of Mutare, allegedly victimized MS and other 29 Municipal police details, for reportedly failing to stop more than15000 MDC supporters from holding a rally at Chisamba grounds, as the crowd was just overwhelming. The perpetrator was then demoted by the Commission for the offence. 2 For wearing a WOZA T/shirt, DF, an MDC member, was reportedly harassed by P, a member of the Zanu PF women s league in the Zororo section of Sakubva. So incensed was the perpetrator that she threatened to unleash the Zanu PF youths on him, if ever she saw him wearing the T/shirt again. 5 June 2007 SM (26), a diamond panner, was allegedly severely beaten by police details, after he was caught in the diamond fields. The victim sustained serious injuries all over the body after the attack. Suspected Zanu PF youths, reportedly assaulted PT (31), of the MDC for uttering unflattering words about the state President. The victim allegedly blamed the President for the economic mess, the country is in. Mutare South 2 June 2007 DG, leading some ZRP details, reportedly stormed at an MDC meeting and harassed MC, AM, TR and others, whom they accused of holding an illegal meeting. The incident happened at Gwese School. 2 IC, of Zanu PF, was reportedly given three days to vacate his rented accommodation in the OTS section of Sakubva, by his landlord GM, of the MDC, as punishment for playing a song called gushungo havana mhosva. The victim was told to go and get accommodation from his party Zanu PF. Zanu PF ward 12 Councillor, T and RM, reportedly threatened NK, a member of the School Development Committee and JM the deputy school head of Zarawa School, for sourcing some donors to help reconstruct the school, after it was destroyed by strong winds last year. The victims were accused of being MDC activists who want to bring back whites into the country. 19 June 2007 Village head C, from Chidziya village, reportedly tore MDC posters and threatened TM, of the MDC, who was mounting the posters with eviction from the area for putting up the posters and questioning the headman s actions 22 June 2007 Zanu PF activists, GK, IM and PN, were warned that their names will be struck off from the list of GMB maize beneficiaries, for asking and demanding part of their monies reportedly misappropriated by AG, also of Zanu PF. The victims were accused of disrespecting the actions of their senior party officials. Mutare West 2 June 2007 At Chikwariro village, DK and other Zanu PF activists, reportedly harassed and labelled, PN (53), a traitor because the victim defected to join the MDC. The victim was formerly the district Zanu PF organizing secretary. The perpetrators also demanded that the victim return the Zanu PF membership card and materials that he had in his possession or face the consequences. 5 June 2007 Zanu PF activists, led by AM, WM and CM, reportedly demanded that villagers, friends and relatives who were attending a funeral of the late son of an MDC activist, JTMM, boycott the funeral in an effort to force the victim to renounce his MDC membership and surrender MDC regalia in his possession. TM, a war veteran and Zanu PF activist, reportedly facilitated the arrest of CD (40), the MDC district chairperson by claiming that she had assaulted him. GM, of the MDC, was reportedly assaulted by a war veteran and Zanu PF activist, PK, in an effort to force him to renounce his MDC membership, especially the post of secretary that the victim holds in the party. MM (40), who is the MDC ward 4 Councillor and CD, also of the MDC, were allegedly arrested and detained by members of the Zanu PF youth militia, DM and M, for holding an illegal meeting. The victims had applied and were granted permission to hold the gathering. The meeting was subsequently stopped. The incident happened at Manjengwa village. 26 June 2007 At Mukotekwa village, the home of MZ (39), was reportedly stoned during the night by suspected Zanu PF youths, because the victim had hosted an MDC meeting at her home earlier in the day. Some window panes and roofing sheets were damaged during the commotion. Mutasa North 2 June 2007 At Chisuko village, war veteran BM and MN (youth militia), allegedly assaulted HN (46) and BK (27), using booted feet, open palm and whips as punishment for refusing to supply maize and other consumables to Zanu PF youth militia camped at Katiyo Estate. The victims who are vendors were labelled MDC activists. PM, a war veteran, who is also the Mutasa DCC Chairperson and Zanu PF ward Chairperson, ZM, allegedly harassed GC, a teacher at Nyatsanza School and warned him he and other teachers they risked expulsion from the service, for instigating teachers strike over salary. 27

28 NORTHERN REGION 5 June 2007 At Dambirepi Business Centre, TN (42), who is an MDC supporter, was allegedly assaulted by Zanu PF activists, led by M, for refusing to attend a Zanu PF meeting as ordered by senior party officials in the area. They used whips and booted feet to beat victim which resulted in the injury of the victim. PN, an MDC member, was allegedly kidnapped from his home at Stockdale farm, by Zanu PF activists, led by a war veteran, MS, for publicly complaining about the high cost of living and failing economy, where he was tortured under the feet, forced to stand in a bucket of cold water the whole night and beaten severely. EG, a care giver and an MDC activist reportedly refused to attend to an ailing MS, because the victim is a Zanu PF member. At Hauna Hospital, EZ, the MDC ward Chairperson, was reportedly denied access to TB drugs by a dispensing clerk, AM, a Zanu PF youth service graduate because of the political affiliation of the victim. TM (52), who was incensed by the cost of opaque beer and loudly wished for the quick resignation of the incumbent state President, was allegedly assaulted by Zanu PF activists, led by NM at Handei Store, where he was drinking beer. Mutasa South Zanu PF activists, led by GN, reportedly demanded to be allowed to attend a closed ward MDC meeting that was being chaired by GV at Masaya village. When permission was denied, the perpetrators turned violent and assaulted the victims and chased them away, effectively bringing the meeting to an end. They then warned the victims that they will be evicted from the area for holding MDC meetings in the area. League, reportedly compiled a list of MDC members in Kagweda village, including those of AM, GM and CM and forwarded them to the Councillor, so that the victims would be removed from the agricultural inputs and GMB grain scheme. 5 June 2007 At Mapani village, MH (41), who is an MDC member, was allegedly severely assaulted by Zanu PF activists, led by NT, using clenched fists, booted feet and whips for listening to studio seven. The victim was labelled a traitor who supports the country s enemies. At Chinamasa village, Zanu PF women s league members, RK and DK, allegedly denied ID (80), TN and others access to some mealie-meal handouts, because the victims are MDC members. PM (52), JK and nine others were barred from buying fertilizer and seeds, under the government sponsored inputs programme, by a Zanu PF activist, PM at Tsonzo as punishment for not attending Zanu PF meetings. At Manyumwa village, Zanu PF activists, led by MD and IK, reportedly chased away HN and PB, from the funeral of a late relative, because the victims are MDC members, whereas the deceased was a Zanu PF member. The victims left the funeral in fear of reprisals. Nyanga At Ruwangwe Growth Point, Zanu PF youths, led by BN, allegedly disrupted an MDC meeting despite the meeting having been properly sanctioned by the police. The Zanu PF youths pitched up as the meeting was starting and started to sing revolutionary songs and dancing threateningly. About forty people who were at the meeting dispersed. (34), because the victim is an MDC member and does not attend Zanu PF meetings. GMB officials under orders from a Zanu PF official, WK, allegedly denied BK, to buy GMB maize at Ruwangwe, because the victim who claims to be a Zanu PF member possessed an MDC membership card. The perpetrators also questioned why the victim was always in the company of known MDC members. MDC activists, HK and PC, allegedly beat up a Zanu PF activist, KK, using booted feet and fists, because the victim uttered derogatory words against the MDC and its leadership. The victim sustained some injuries and was treated at Elim Mission Hospital. 1 At Bungarimwe village, NN, who is a member of the Zanu PF Women s League, allegedly denied PP (38), to join a local women s club, because the victim is a known staunch MDC activist. The victim has five children. 4 June 2007 FM, a member of the Zanu PF Women s A Zanu PF activist, CN, who is a community care giver in Tsengerayi village, reportedly refused to assist NG 28

29 SOUTHERN REGION Bulawayo Bulawayo Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Abduction Type of cases Assault 4 Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation 27 Displacement 0 Jun-07 Bulawayo East 9 June 2007 EN, of Riverside, was allegedly harassed by TM, of Zanu PF, for reportedly turning down the invitation to attend a Zanu PF meeting by the perpetrator. I t is said the perpetrator sent youths to the victim s house who threatened her with unspecified action and accused her of being an MDC supporter. MM, of Zanu PF, was reportedly harassed by his fellow party members, who accused him of aligning himself with the MDC and incompetence in executing party duties. The victim was threatened with assault. of the Matabeleland Gukurahundi genocide was given. They remarked that the perpetrators in the genocide ought to be brought to book for justice to prevail. The perpetrators who were also on board the same taxi, on hearing this; allegedly interrogated him and threatened to get him arrested. 2 At a Residents Association meeting, SM was purportedly harassed by FN, of Zanu PF, after he reminded the perpetrator that the meeting they were having was not a political one. This remark came because the perpetrator had included on the agenda, the issues that were political in nature and not concerning the residents. The victim was labelled an MDC supporter and was threatened with unspecified action. 24 June June 2007 DN, of the MDC, was allegedly harassed by OB and MD, of Zanu PF, when he met the perpetrators on his way to the city centre. It is said the victim and his friend were talking about the failing economy of Zimbabwe and the perpetrators overheard them and pounced on them, insulting and threatening them. MM, and AS of Zanu PF, were reportedly harassed by JN, TM and MG, of MDC. It is said that the parties involved are neighbours that were in the habit of quarrelling over political differences. It is reported that on the day, the perpetrators allegedly harassed the victims in the presence of a police officer at the market place. DN, of Bulawayo Technical College, was reportedly harassed by MS and SM, of Zanu PF who accused him of organizing an MDC youth meeting. He was threatened with expulsion from the college if he continued supporting MDC. The victim is said to be living in fear after the incident. 19 June 2007 NM, a member of the public, was reportedly harassed by GN, and BN, of Zanu PF for allegedly commenting in a discussion that was taking place in an emergency taxi where upon the example At Mahatshula Primary School, EK, of Zanu PF, was ostensibly harassed by Mahatshula residents suspected to be MDC supporters, for allegedly chanting Zanu PF slogans at a Residents Association Meeting. The victim is a Zanu PF ward Councillor for Mahatshula. The meeting adjourned after this disruption. 2 At Glengarry Shopping Centre, SS, SM and LS, were allegedly harassed by three suspected war veterans (Zanu PF) accusing them of overcharging basic commodities The perpetrator threatened to burn down the shop Makokoba SG, of MDC, was allegedly assaulted by MM, and DM of ZRP and suspected to be a Zanu PF supporter, for being seen wearing an MDC T/shirt as they were having a rally on that day. 11 June 2007 At a Taxi Rank, NN, an MDC supporter, was reportedly harassed by CM, DS, and PN, of Zanu PF, for allegedly remarking that there was bad governance and bad political policies in the country. The 29

30 SOUTHERN REGION victim was threatened with unspecified action for making such comments. For not belonging to the Zanu PF party, GM, and BB were allegedly denied access to food. MM, and RR of Zanu PF were responsible for food distribution and it is said they were in the habit of misinforming all those who were not Zanu PF supporters about dates of distribution so as to isolate them. The victims then complained that they were misinformed on the dates of distribution, and were openly told that it was because they were not Zanu PF supporters. Mpompoma/Pelandaba 16 June 2007 At Bango Shops, MN, of MDC, was reportedly harassed by three unknown suspected Zanu PF supporters. It is said the perpetrators allegedly threatened the victim with assault accusing him of campaigning against the ruling party for the forthcoming 2008 elections. Lobengula/Magwegwe HS, was reportedly harassed and tortured by three unknown men suspected to be CIOs, for allegedly commenting on the economic hardships which he said was caused by the ruling party. The victim was forcibly made to eat a green bar of laundry soap and drink paraffin. The victim was taken to a private clinic for treatment. In a separate incident, HN and NM, of Zanu PF, were reportedly assaulted by their fellow party members FT and GN. The perpetrators in a fit of rage committed the assault after they were suspended from the ruling party during a restructuring exercise. 2 TZ, VD, and EP, were reportedly harassed by CM, and EN, of Zanu PF. It is alleged that CM and EN had invited residents to a political meeting purporting that it was a food distribution meeting. Residents were shocked to find that it was a political meeting when they arrived at the venue and victims were harassed for complaining. CM, and SN, suspected MDC supporters were ostensibly harassed by ET. It is alleged that the victims were accused of throwing ZESN flyers in the area using a red car. The case was reported to the police and the two were taken in for questioning. The two were cautioned and discharged. Luveve/Pumula LP, was allegedly harassed by Zanu PF supporters because she had refused to register them as vendors. She was accused of being an MDC supporter and sell-out and was threatened with assault. ND, was reportedly harassed by B, of Zanu PF, who accused him of supporting MDC. MM, was reportedly assaulted and harassed by DN and BM, of Zanu PF, on allegations that he was involved in the petrol bombings which had taken place in the area. He was thus accused because his mother is an MDC activist. The boy sustained head injuries. 1 Mr. S, of Zanu PF, was reportedly harassed by an MDC activist (name not supplied) at a budget meeting held at Luveve Lawn ground. The victim was harassed for his support for Zanu PF. 19 June 2007 At Cowdray Park bus terminus, BT, was purportedly harassed by Zanu PF supporters who accused him of not attending the ward Councillor CJ s meeting. He was also manhandled by some of the perpetrators. 26 June 2007 At Chronicle offices, MG, of NCA, was reportedly harassed by ZRP officers. It is reported that NCA members were staging a peaceful demonstration for a new democratic constitution. When the police arrived other members managed to flee save for the victim who was caught but released after she convincingly denied being part of the group. Nkulumane 6 June 2007 SD, of the anti-senate MDC faction, was allegedly harassed and threatened by YD, and two others of the pro-senate MDC faction, when she was coming from a meeting organised by her faction. At Nkulumane complex, NM, of Zanu PF, was reportedly harassed by MDC supporters, MM, TM, and MS, for allegedly being seen in full Zanu PF regalia and chanting Zanu PF slogans. The victim was forcibly made to go back home and change into ordinary clothes. PN, and ZM, of a local NGO, were allegedly harassed by two Zanu PF members after they were seen wearing T/shirts inscribed Rambai makashinga/qiniselani maqawe. The victims were ordered to go back and change into ordinary clothes and warned that if they continued wearing such regalia, then they would be assaulted. The incident took place at Nkulumane shopping complex. At Sekusile Complex, ZB, Mrs. N, and MB, of MDC, were allegedly assaulted by National Youth Service militia for allegedly putting up posters for an MDC rally. The victims were accused of being puppets of the British and labelled traitors. In a separate incident, TM, and SS, of the MDC anti-senate faction, were reportedly harassed by HM, of the pro-senate MDC, while they were coming from a meeting at which the party was selecting a shadow Councillor for ward 20. The two were rivals at the meeting. The incident took place Mgogo Primary School. At Pumula Shopping Centre, LM, MC, ZH, and PL, of UPP were reportedly harassed by members of the MDC, ZD, TC, AC, RB and MD. The victims were accused of being detractors. The UPP members were labelled Zanu PF puppets which allegation the victims dismissed as malicious. In yet another incident, JD and SM, of MDC, were reportedly harassed by four Zanu PF supporters for wearing MDC regalia. The victims had their two T/shirts grabbed by the perpetrators and left bare. tactics. 11 June 2007, The people of Nyandeni are having problems with their councillor CS, a member of Zanu PF. The people are accusing the Councillor of preventing them from doing a number of 30 projects in their area. He wants them to consider his authority and permission first before venturing into anything. This has angered the villagers and distanced them

31 SOUTHERN REGION Matabeleland South Matabeleland South Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Abuction Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation Displacement Jun-07 Umzingwane 6 June 2007 At Mawabeni business center, Net-One employees came to sell lines to the people. They asked each local leader to collect 5 lines per village. In Msizini village, TN, a local leader gave his lines to his friends and left out some people with positions of responsibility in the village. It is reported that SM, a female member of the MDC, aged 50, approached TN about the lines and informed him that she did not get one. SM demanded the names of those who received these lines, when this failed; she then started insulting the victim. She accused Zanu PF of using these lines for campaigning. SM is a member of MDC and she told TN that he was a thief just like his Zanu PF bosses. TN was threatened with death, by SM if he does not step down. 9 June 2007, At Sizeze School in ward 8, SM, a member of MDC, was harassed and chased away from maize distribution point in S by GD and RS, both Zanu PF members. They denied him permission to buy maize from the irrigation because of his political affiliation. He reported the matter to the police but they did nothing about it., At Mtshazo business center, in ward 6, members of Zanu PF have grouped themselves into 4 and go about assaulting people from the opposition and anyone whom they think could be derailing their party s leadership. They have reportedly dissolved any meetings held by the opposition, MDC, labelling them sell outs. 16 June 2007 At Wabayi Sofa Business Center, villagers were called to buy maize from the GMB lorry. A number of people were denied food because they belong to MDC, including, LT, MM, NMM and JMD. The perpetrators were AVN, who is the village head and his secretary. 1 At Impu School, a member of Zimrights, MM, was threatened and assaulted by two Zanu PF members, IN and BM who were accusing him of accompanying Zimrights staff and distributing Zimrights material in the area. It appears these perpetrators were acting on instructions from the Councillor. Intimidation has been the order of the day in the area since Zimrights embarked on a programme of human rights awareness. 1 At Kozi Business Centre, an MDC rally was held and JBM, some war veterans and youths from Zanu PF came and disrupted the rally. They told people to go home and violence started. The two party members began fighting and about five people got injured. At Makhuphekhupheni, MD, a member of Zanu PF had a misunderstanding with his 2 sons in 2002.He wanted them to move to a resettlement area and they refused saying they were not Zanu PF supporters. On this particular day his grand child passed away and he was called to attend the burial but refused saying that his children and grand children are MDC and they do not listen to him. The Councillor had to be called to help the family by bringing the grandfather to the funeral. At Shake village, a ward meeting was called by the Councillor, JM. At the meeting which was attended by D, the Councillor told the people to get into Zanu PF cells. He told them that those who will not join will not be able to buy maize from the Grain Marketing Board and will not get any aid from any Organization. Ms D, offered money for projects but for those with Zanu PF cards. Bulilima 23 May 2007 At Sonondo area, FM, in the company of SN visited Sonondo village from Ndolwane. FM was wearing an MDC T/Shirt. They were approached by three people one of them was NZ, who severely beat up FM for wearing the T/shirt. 6 June

32 SOUTHERN REGION At Plumtree border post, BG, a border jumper was caught in the morning with other people. They were kept at the border till evening when they were beaten under their feet and they could hardly walk. They were released and had to find their way home. At Mangwe shops, NK was approached by RS and SN, who are members of Zanu PF aged between 20 and 23. They beat her up demanding to know why she was having an affair with VM who belongs to MDC and not them. At Figtree, MK and NN, who are members of Zanu PF threatened GD, a farm owner and an MDC member after he refused to give them jobs on his farm. He could not employ them because of their political differences. They then returned at night and stole three cows. They were caught and taken to the police. 19 June 2007 At Manda farm, NN and FM members of MDC had an argument with KB and AB, who are Zanu PF supporters earlier during the day about political issues. Then around 2200 hours the perpetrators were seen outside B s house and the following day the victim s car was vandalized, it had broken windows and slashed tyres. 22 June 207 At Plumtree town, MN and SN, members of MDC, were selling fuel on the black market when MG approached them and used his powers to arrest them. It is believed he wanted fuel but did not have the money so he arrested them. 25 June 2007 At Siziba bottle store, NS, an MDC member assaulted TN for befriending Zanu PF people. TN, is a female member of the MDC. The matter was reported to the police and NS was fined. Mangwe At Tshelanyemba, BD, TN and SM, were assaulted by JS, MM and RM who are members of the MDC for wearing Zanu PF T/shirts. At Dombodema, a rally was held by MDC and LB, ZM and other Zanu PF supporters attacked MDC activists, disrupting the rally. At Matshamhlope, MD and NN, MDC members harassed MN, and MM, who are Zanu PF supporters. They told them that it was because was of this party, Zanu PF, that they are suffering so much. 14 June 2007 At Mambale stores, NM and JS, members of the MDC, had visited the shops wearing their party T/Shirts and caps when MN and his friend who are Zanu PF approached them and assaulted them for wearing these T/shirts. 1 At Mayenziwa general dealer of Tshitshi village, AN, a Zanu PF supporter had an argument with members of the Liberty party SN and NM. One of the Liberty members made a comment on Zanu PF and the perpetrator started insulting them and harassing them and eventually, assaulting them. 25 June 2007 At Tshitshi village bottle store, VK and MM, both members of Zanu PF, assaulted DS, a member of MDC, for making a comment on price reduction. The perpetrators told him to be positive about these changes. The victim told them to go to hell. 2 At Matokonye primary school, a Zanu PF man, SZ, told a female MDC member, who is a teacher to vacate her school residence. SZ purported that there was no more room to accommodate the female teacher, which was not true. She was then told that she could share with some one else or vacate with immediate effect. 29 June 2007 At Mayabodo primary school, a Zanu PF teacher, AN, was harassed by two MDC members, PM and SK, who were accusing him of being Zanu PF and being corrupt in the school as the headmaster. They also alleged that he was getting favours from the headman. Gwanda At Tshongwe primary school, a ward meeting was called by the councillor WS. They expected the meeting to address issues of development and food. The Senator was also present. The people were surprised to find that a lot of Zanu PF sloganeering was taking place in this meeting. Those who were not doing the slogans were harassed. Some of them ended up leaving the meeting before it was over. The Senator encouraged equal treatment of people irrespective of their political affiliation. At Ntalale business center, an MDC member RN bought ten rand from DN and gave it to PS the kraal head for safe keeping as he was getting very drunk. DN and PS are Zanu PF supporters. When the victim asked for his money from PS he was told to go to hell and that he belonged to a dirty party. DN then beat him with a fist and he fell down. The Guyu policeman came in at this time but just picked RN, arrested him and released him in the morning after charging him with disorderly conduct in a public place. 26 June 2007 At Pelele Irrigation, members of the irrigation are being forced to attend ward meetings each time they are called. On this particular day, they were told to close the irrigation and go to the meeting. However, this affects the production of the scheme. Insiza 13 May 2007 At Filabusi urban, a group woman from WOZA in wards 12, 11, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 arrived in Filabusi town to demonstrate at the District Administrator s office because they had not received maize because they had been asked to provide their own maize bags. The District Administrator promised to look into the issue. 32

33 SOUTHERN REGION At Mpalawani, campaigns have started and members of Zanu PF have once again gone to the resettlement areas to promise these people schools, and clinics, which have never existed. They go there to barter trade, and cheat these people; a 750ml of cooking oil is equivalent to a bucket of maize. The farmers suffer, as there is still no transport network, meaning communication is bad. At Masiyepambili village, TM, the vice headman, allowed Zanu PF youths to pan gold. T, a member of the ruling party invited his friends who are MDC supporters to pan gold. When TM came to check on them he found these MDC supporters and started insulting them. This resulted in SM, one of the MDC supporters, throwing stones at the vice headman. TM took the matter further to the Headman. A date for the hearing has been set. June 2007 At Fort Rixon, it appears Operation Chikorokoza chapera seems to be punishing non Zanu PF people in the mining sector. Some Zanu PF members have had their mines opened under unclear circumstances while those of other people are still closed. ward meeting to discuss development issues and food. Among the people who attended were some Zanu PF youths who were drunk and harassing people they knew or suspected to be MDC. The youths, including MN and his friends harassed MN who is a youth member of the MDC. Matobo At Chewondo village, the people gathered to buy maize grain from the GMB. Members of the food committee who are all Zanu PF had decided that all opposition supporters would not get anything. The Councillor of the ward told them that they would not get anything. Among those who did not get anything was NN. Those who were known to be MDC left the meeting point without anything. 1 At Maphisa, MN was wearing a Zanu PF T/shirt at a bar and having his beer when SM and JD approached him and started insulting him. They said that his party was causing economic hardships in the country and yet he seems to be proud of it. They harassed him. 2 At Filabusi Information center, some Zanu PF officials and AL are helping establish cross boarder trading under the Gender and Youth ministry. However, most of the beneficiaries are Zanu PF supporters as the participation is politicised. One of the Traders meetings was held on this day. People like Mrs. M whose political affiliation is not known but are interested in trading did not get any assistance even though they attended the meetings. Beitbridge At Sezani, in ward 4, a ward meeting was held and the Councillor addressed the people. He threatened those who do not have Zanu PF support cards that they will not be able to buy grain from GMB or receive food supplements. He appealed to those who do not make efforts of getting them. 23 June 207 At Madzibe village, the Councillor called a 33

34 SOUTHERN REGION Midlands Midlands Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping/Abduction Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation Displacement Jun-07 Gokwe Central 4 June 2007 PG, an MDC council election candidate, who is working as a driver at the Cotton Company, was harassed by a Zanu PF supporter. It is alleged that U, one of the Zanu PF youths, approached the victim who was behind the steering wheel of the company car and he ordered PG to come out of the car and surrender the keys to the office. PG was told that he no longer had a job since no MDC members were going to benefit from any government programme. 6 June 2007 RC, of Nyaradzo Stands, was harassed by Zanu PF supporter FK. It is alleged that, after not paying his rent for 3 months, FK threatened his Landlord, Mrs C, by reporting her to Zanu PF in the area, accusing her of wanting to evict him for political reasons. He alleged he was being victimised because he was a Zanu PF supporter, yet this was all false. An MDC Councillor, Mr NN, was harassed by Zanu PF war veteran and a Zanu PF supporter, M. The war veteran and MP N, found N, an MDC Councillor of ward 2 addressing the residents on the development programmes, and they told him to surrender his Councillor s stamp in front of the people. They further told him that they do not consider MDC Councillors. The stamp was handed over to Matope one of the Zanu PF activists. An opposition supporter JM, of Mberengwa Village, was assaulted by PM, of Zanu PF. It is alleged that privileged stabbed J with a knife in the abdomen after he accused him of being a supporter of the opposition, which called for sanctions. The case was reported to the police who charged PM with common assault. 1 It is reported that AM, of Ruhwaya Village, had her garden destroyed by war veteran EM. The victim was approached by EM, who told her that she was to vacate her home in the plot as he claimed that the plots were only meant to be occupied by war veterans. The victim was surprised that she is a widow of one of the war veterans but other war veterans would want now to move out. 1 FM, of Njelele Area was harassed by G, of Zanu PF. It is alleged that the MP who was giving out some cell phone lines to the residents. FM was one of those who had been issued with a line, but after being told that FM was an MDC supporter, he then withdrew the cell phone line from her and he told the rest of the people who were present that he wanted to show them that MDC supporters would never benefit from anything from the government. 25 June 2007 Headmaster, Mr N and his Senior Master, Mr M, both of Njelele High School, were harassed by a Zanu PF member, NG. The Zanu PF District Chairperson DK, it is alleged, wrote a threatening letter to the headmaster after he had wanted the pupils to attend some AIDS programme in batches of about 20 at a time. This was viewed as sabotaging Zanu PF so that it will fail to win during coming elections. Gokwe Kana 4 June 2007 MDC supporters EM and TT, were harassed by two Zanu PF supporters NC and TM. It is alleged that the Zanu PF youths gathered at Manoti Business Centre where they started chanting Zanu PF slogans. They grouped people who were at the growth point and started calling one by one in front of all the people asking them to surrender their MDC cards. If they said that they were not MDC supporters, then they had to produce a Zanu PF card. A Zanu PF supporter, TS, was harassed by one MDC supporter MV. It is alleged that MV told TS that this time there would not tolerate cheating which Zanu PF used to do, since there were now some monitoring mechanisms to curb cheating. An MDC supporter, LN, was assaulted by Zanu PF youths. It is alleged that the youths went door to door harassing everyone they knew or suspected to be supporting the opposition. It is further alleged that these youths were wearing Zanu PF T/shirts. They were also asking people to produce Zanu PF cards. 34

35 SOUTHERN REGION 14 June 2007 At Musala Business Centre, all known youths or suspected to belong to the opposition were being attacked by Zanu PF youths. It is said that some Zanu PF youths were annoyed by the MDC youths who were complaining about the situation in the country. The victims were assaulted and chased away from Musala Business Centre. Zanu PF youths are on a war path in Gokwe Kana. It is alleged that these yo uths want to clear the area of any opposition party supporters. An opposition supporter, VC, was assaulted by the youths who knew VC as one of the opposition supporters. PT, of Muyambi Village, was attacked by TD, of Zanu PF. It is said that the victim was attacked when he met his assailant at Manoti business centre. He was attacked for wearing an MDC T/shirt. It is further alleged that the victim was asked who he thought he was to move around in opposition regalia. CM, an opposition sympathizer, was attacked by JC, of Zanu PF. It is said that the victim refused to let her daughter be married by CM, because the perpetrator wanted to use Zanu PF as a ticket to marriage. 25 June 2007 Two MDC supporters, NM and SN, were harassed by three Zanu PF supporters, MJ, IM and JB. It is alleged that the perpetrators were chanting Zanu PF slogans at some kitchen party, where the organisers were not happy and started harassing them. Gokwe Nembudziya Opposition supporters, CM and six others, were attacked by some Zanu PF youths, led by PS and C. It is alleged that PS accused the opposition of demonising the country, and they went on a beating spree of all those who were present including school teachers. The headmaster of Chinyenyetu Primary School, Mr M, is accusing parents of children at the school of being saboteurs sent by the opposition. It is alleged that the parents are finding it hard to get extra cash to supplement for the Building Fund. The headmaster has resorted to calling those who cannot pay supporters of the opposition. One opposition member, SK, was assaulted by a Zanu PF supporter OM. It is alleged that the victim chanted his party s slogans when he was approached by the perpetrator who wanted to know why he chanted such a shameful slogan. It is further alleged that the perpetrator continued to beat him and later he cut off a piece of the victim s tongue. 16 June 2007 TZ, of Nyamuponda Primary School, was reportedly assaulted by TM, of Zanu PF. TZ was accused of receiving money from the MDC and not sharing the money with his relatives and friends. 1 LC, was reportedly assaulted by VM, a Zanu PF supporter, on allegations of socialising with MDC supporters. The victim was threatened with further assault if he continues to mix with MDC supporters. 21 June 2007 Two opposition supporters, JH and RM, of Ungwe Primary School, were purportedly assaulted by C of Zanu PF. The two were accused of campaigning for the opposition party. 22 June 2007 Two opposition party supporters, LC and C, were allegedly harassed by LMM, who is the headmaster of Chinyenyetu Secondary School. LMM accused the victims of supporting the opposition and barred the victims children from attending school, saying their parents were enemies of the state. Gokwe Sengwe 2 June 2007 Zanu PF youth were allegedly deployed by their kraal head, Z, who sent the youths to mobilise all locals to vote for Zanu PF during the coming elections. It is further alleged that the youths were instructed to beat up all those who opposed them. EG was allegedly assaulted by Zanu PF supporters, CS and DM, after EG was found campaigning for the opposition. Three MDC supporters, FG, MS and AM were reportedly forced to attend a Zanu PF meeting, by unknown Zanu PF youths, at Nemangwe ward 11. Two civil servants were reportedly beaten up by Zanu PF supporters, WM and CD, for commenting that life was becoming difficult by day. FT and SM, MDC supporters, were allegedly harassed by MM of Zanu PF, for failing to attend a ruling party meeting. 1 MN, JM and JC, all suspected MDC supporters, were allegedly harassed by EL, a Zanu PF cadre, who suspected them to be MDC supporters. 19 June 2007 SN, a member of the opposition was purportedly harassed by KM and LM of the ruling party. It is alleged that the victim who is the MDC parliamentary candidate for the coming elections was blocked from campaigning for his party 22 June 2007 An MDC supporter, WM, of Musita Primary School, was purportedly harassed by MN, of Zanu PF. It is alleged that the victim was barred from. buying some groceries from M s shop because of his affiliation. Gokwe Chireya Opposition supporters, EJ, MP, TG and TM were reportedly harassed by a Zanu PF councillor C, and his subordinates. It is 35

36 SOUTHERN REGION alleged that the councillor called for a meeting where he wanted to know all the opposition party supporters. Names of those who support the opposition were taken down and the victims were taken to the perpetrator s offices. AM, was reportedly picked up by the member-in-charge of Zhomba Police Base, TZ, on allegations of possessing MDC posters. The victim was taken to the perpetrators base where he was tortured on accusing him of attempting to unseat the ruling party. 14 June 2007 CP, of Bunure Primary School and a member of the opposition, was allegedly attacked by three Zanu PF supporters, EP, GC and AM, for having relatives who are strong MDC supporters 1 For allegedly supporting the opposition MDC opposition activists, DT and AS, were reportedly harassed by Zanu PF s GC, PN and TN; all youth militias 2 NM of Mavanga School was reportedly beaten up by her husband, TM, on allegation that NM was attending MDC meetings behind his back. TM found his wife in the field and demanded to see her Zanu PF card and after failing to produce it he assaulted her accusing her of supporting the MDC. Zhombe 1 June 2007 An MDC youth, JL, was allegedly harassed by Zanu PF youths, WS, JN and TN, after the victim met the perpetrators wearing an NCA T/shirt. The victim was asked why he was wearing an opposition T/shirt in a Zanu PF territory SM, was allegedly harassed by PD and EK, during a school development meeting, accusing him of trying to force people to change their minds in an effort to destabilise the government Opposition party supporters, KM, TZ, Mk and KV, were allegedly harassed by police at COTTCO, after an MDC rally was cancelled by police. 11 June 2007 Opposition party supporters, FS and GD were allegedly assaulted by Zanu PF supporters, SS, PD and GZ, who wanted them to leave the place from where they were panning gold. The victims were told to leave because they were opposition party supporters. 14 June 2007 TD, an opposition party supporter was reportedly assaulted by two Zanu PF supporters, SC and DS, for wearing an NCA T/shirt. 16 June 2007 An opposition youth, AK, was reportedly harassed by three Zanu PF youths, after an argument ensued on the forthcoming elections. 19 June 2007 PN, of the opposition MDC was on his bicycle when he met GD, of Zanu PF, who wanted to know where he was going. It is reported that PN, in response told GD that he was visiting a friend, but GD was not convinced and went on to slit PN s bicycle tyres, accusing him of organising meetings for the opposition. Silobela 1 June 2007 JM, a local, was allegedly harassed by SM, of Nehanda village, Watson Farm, who threatened the victim with eviction from his farm, because he is not a Zanu PF cadre. 5 June 2007 Three church pastors, M, and others were allegedly harassed by members of the police force. It is said that the police approached the Roman Catholic Priest, Father M, and asked him why he allowed a group of pastors to have a prayer meeting at his parish. TC, an opposition supporter was allegedly harassed by two war veterans, C and DM. TC, was allegedly coming from work when he passed through one of the war veteran s house where the war veterans were holding their meeting. The victim was accused of being a sell-out. 9 June 2007 A Zanu PF supporter, M, was allegedly harassed by D, who accused him of being a sell-out and a Zanu PF puppet. D further accused M of being a traitor, as he was seen telling people from the government that steel workers were getting a lot of money. Kwekwe 1 June 2007 AG, an MDC supporter, was harassed, by SJ, and four other Zanu PF members, who forced him to attend a Zanu PF meeting. Opposition supporter, EM, was reportedly forced to attend a Zanu PF meeting, by MK and EM of Zanu PF. 19 June 2007 AA, an MDC supporter, was reportedly harassed by four Zanu PF supporters, led by FN, for wearing an MDC T/shirt. 24 June 2007 An opposition supporter, M, was allegedly harassed by members of the ruling party, JJ and EM. It is alleged that the victim was told to stop his activities for the opposition or else they would make sure that he is stopped forever. Gweru Rural An NCA member, AM, was allegedly harassed by BV of Mlambo village, Shangari. He was accused of taking sides with the MDC, forgetting that he was given a farm by Zanu PF. 5 June 2007 A member of the MDC, AZ, was reportedly assaulted by DD of Zanu PF, after he was seen distributing MDC cards at the Business Centre. 36

37 SOUTHERN REGION Masvingo Masvingo 57 Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping Abduction Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation Displacement Jun-07 Bikita West 6 June 2007 It is reported that CM (56), who is the Zanu PF Councillor for ward 11, told the gathering at a ward centre to write down the names of those who were to benefit from the livestock programme. CM, allegedly gave strict instructions that only Zanu PF sympathisers were to benefit from the programme. 9 June 2007 At Nyepere Village, AH, a former Zanu PF supporter was reportedly harassed, by PS, of Zanu PF, for defecting from Zanu PF to MDC. CM, was reportedly harassed, by Zanu PF supporters. It is reported that the CM, the headman of Makomo village, was harassed for reasons that his wife is a staunch supporter of United Peoples Party (UPP). The victim was accused of being anti Zanu PF because of his wife. 14 June 2007 In Machingambi village, ward 11, AM (31) was reportedly harassed by BM, of the ruling party. AM allegedly met BM on her way to attend a meeting called by Chief M wearing a red hat. The perpetrator ordered the victim to remove the hat perceiving red as an MDC party colour. 16 June 2007 TK (32), JG (40), PM (45) and BM (40) of the MDC, were reportedly harassed and intimidated by LC (43), of the ruling party, who is also Chief M secretary. The victims were chased away from the chief s homestead where they had gone to attend a celebration, where chief M had benefited a tractor under the Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. 22 June 2007 At Domoshava Primary School, Chief M of Mazhawidza village allegedly threatened villagers with expulsion from the village, if they support the opposition MDC. 22 June 2007 BM, a school girl, was reportedly harassed and accused of supporting MDC together with her parents by TCS, the headmaster of her school. It is said that the girl with her friends were assigned to clean the headmaster s office when by error, the girl touched the wall with wet hands leaving an open hand print on the wall. The open hand is said to a symbol for MDC hence the harassment of the young girl. 25 June 2007 At Chief M s homestead, Chief M and PJM, were reportedly harassed, by EM, of Zanu PF, who threatened to expose Chief M s political status to top Zanu PF officials. Chief M was being accused of supporting MDC because he had denied EM, a chance to becoming a kraalhead. Mwenezi 2 June 2007 MD and EM, of Neshuro Secondary School, were allegedly assaulted by two policemen at Sarahuru Township, after they were found loitering at the township at around 8 pm. The two victims were asked to give reasons why they were at the township. They were assaulted with baton sticks after they failed to give satisfactory answers. 5 June 2007 It is alleged that at Lundi Township, JC (23), BH (28) and JC (30), of the MDC were harassed by police officers from Masvingo Central Police Station on allegations of selling fuel on the parallel market. 1 At Matande Primary School, teachers including S, M and Z were allegedly harassed by SM and EM of the ruling party for not attending ruling party meetings. The victims were ordered to produce Zanu PF membership cards and after they failed to produce the membership cards, they were threatened with unspecified action. MS, was allegedly harassed by SS, who is the ward Councillor, at a meeting 37

38 SOUTHERN REGION called by a local NGO. SS was given a platform to welcome his villagers, instead he started chanting his party slogan and a number of people did not respond because they wanted to hear about the food distribution. The victim was spotted as one of the people who did not respond to the slogans and was chased away from the meeting. SS also accused the victim of supporting the MDC. It is alleged that Rutenga police are harassing Sarahuru community. It is said that the police are going door to door searching for foreign currency and if they find the money they just confiscate it without any fine being paid. Masvingo Central 2 June 2007 GM (32), a police officer was allegedly evicted by his landlord, C. C told GM that he no longer wanted to accommodate police officers because they went about beating up people for no reason. GM was accommodated at a police camp, where he was given a classroom to put his belongings together with his family. 2 June 2007 AT and AM, were supposedly harassed, by WM, of Zanu PF. They were accused of having gone to the perpetrator s shop and ordered the till operators to sell them stuff at half prices citing that government had ordered price reductions by 50%. TZ (35), CT (29) and NT (24) were allegedly assaulted by three Zanu PF members in Rhodene, for asking why the police gave Zanu PF supporters clearance to hold a meeting whilst they refused to clear MDC supporters. BM (42), of the MDC, was allegedly assaulted and unlawfully detained by the CIO at Mucheke Stadium, where the MDC party president was addressing a rally, for opposing the ruling government. 1 MT (36), WC (28) and TM (31) were allegedly harassed by PC, GM, and other Zanu PF members at Chesvingo crèche where, MT intended to hold her CIVNET workshop on participation. The Zanu PF youths harassed some of the participants on their way to the workshop, linking the CIVNET workshop to an MDC rally that was held at Mucheke stadium. 2 AM, was reportedly threatened with unspecified action, for allegedly attending a meeting organized by a local NGO. He was accused of being a member of the opposition MDC party. 24 June 2007 M (30), M (39) and K (±40), all war veterans, were reportedly assaulted by M, S and M of Zanu PF, for telling other war veterans at a meeting that it was time for them to make a move on the Zanu PF leader who did not want to give others a chance to rule Zimbabwe. When the ruling party supporters heard of this they went to the meeting and assaulted the victims and ordered people to disperse. Masvingo North 4 June 2007 LM and CC, of Zanu School, were purportedly intimidated and harassed by JK, of Zanu PF, who is also the Chairperson, at a School Development Committee meeting. JK allegedly stopped CC from attending the meeting accusing him of being an MDC supporter. JK also went ahead to suspend LM from being in the School Development Committee because he suspected him to be a UPP party supporter. 6 June 2007 CC, of UPP, was allegedly harassed by JK, the Zanu PF Chairperson, who accused him of defecting to UPP. CC was forced to go for a hearing with the disciplinary committee at the Zanu PF offices in Masvingo. CC alleges that he denied the allegations which were levelled against him and the committee asked CC to persuade the youths in ward 14 to join the ruling party. JT (45), SS (60) and SM (38), were allegedly denied food aid because their sons are MDC activists. The victims were also accused of being MDC supporters and were not eligible to get food aid. TC (52), was allegedly harassed by Chief M and Nemamwa Police officers for organising a ZESN workshop in the area. 2 It is alleged that carpentry instructors at Masvingo Polytechnic College were allegedly forced by MP SM, to go to his homestead in Zimuto to roof another house. The victims had previously been taken to do the same job at another house for no payment in May Chivi North PM (52), of the MDC, was allegedly harassed by MB (55) of the ruling party, for talking to a newspaper correspondent on how operation maguta was being politicised. The victim was threatened with unspecified action by the perpetrator. 6 June 2007 At Chinembiri Secondary School, M, the headmaster of the school,was allegedly harassed by Zanu PF members and war veterans, during the registration of the Ordinary Level June examinations. The perpetrators wanted the headmaster to reduce the registration fees. The school was closed resulting in failure of the June examinations being written at Chinembiri Secondary School. 14 June 2007 It is alleged that teachers at Madya Primary School, were allegedly assaulted and intimidated by the ward coordinator and Zanu PF supporters. The teachers were accused of abusing the children by sending them to fetch firewood and water. They were also accused of supporting the MDC. NS and Chivi police allegedly denied WM (47), of Mutangi village, a clearance letter for him to hold a field day at ZIPWA Project, accusing him of being an MDC supporter. Some of the participants failed to attend. 38

39 SOUTHERN REGION In a an intra party conflict, MR (±36), of Zanu PF, was purportedly assaulted by C (±49), of Zanu PF, after MR told C that their faction had bought a voters roll which was being inspected in the constituency. 25 June 2007 LK (28), the registration officer, was allegedly assaulted by MJ, of Zanu PF, for trying to explain to the perpetrator why he should go to Masvingo to pay for his lost identity particulars. LK was labelled an MDC supporter. 2 Shokoni villagers were reportedly harassed by police and were also charged under POSA, whilst they were waiting for a food for work programme. Chivi South JM (36), of the MDC, was allegedly assaulted by six Zanu PF supporters under the leadership of the Minister of Rural Development and Water Resources, for commenting that Zanu PF party leaders are able to preach what they do not practise. The perpetrators were holding meetings with rural people, mainly youth groups in order to train them on income generating projects. 9 June 2007 TC (30), of Zanu PF, was purportedly assaulted by D, C and I, MDC supporters for answering an MDC slogan by shouting a Zanu PF slogan. The victim was hospitalised at Chivi hospital. who had Zanu PF membership cards. PH, was reportedly ordered to buy the Zanu PF membership card if he still wanted to own his farm. 1 WD, EC, KM, and other villagers, were allegedly harassed by the village head R and his village police, forcing them to attend a Zanu PF rally at Chikofa Township. The villagers were told that if they fail to attend the rally they will be displaced. SM, of the MDC, was allegedly assaulted by JM, of Zanu PF, who is Councillor T s security officer. Councillor T had told villagers at a meeting that anyone who was under the age of 35 had no need to register to vote as they will only go with their identity cards on the voting day. SM opposed the Councillor and was assaulted. 25 June 2007 RM (36), of the ruling party, was allegedly assaulted by fellow party supporter, TM (38) at Run ai Township, after saying that aged leaders had poor sight and they could not see that things were not normal, in order for them to give a chance to young people. Masvingo South 9 June 2007 GG, of MDC, was reportedly harassed by AM, and BC, at a meeting for School fees top-up at Gozho Primary School. It is alleged that victim wanted to air his views at the meeting when the perpetrators started booing and saying the meeting was not an MDC rally and told him to sit down. The victim left the place because of the ill treatment by police for organising a Women s Coalition workshop at Nyikavanhu Business Centre. The victims were charged under POSA and were detained for two days, and denied access to food and visitors. 19 June 2007 AC (47), of the MDC, was allegedly found with MDC materials in his home by Chief S, of Zanu PF. The victim was ordered to burn the materials or leave the village. AC refused to burn the materials claiming that he had the right to choose party of his own choice. The victim was ordered to leave the village. 22 June 2007 At Gunikuni village, TM, BM and others, of the Zanu PF, reportedly harassed WC, TR and others of MDC who were at an MDC rally, threatening attendants that Zanu PF was going list down their names and make sure they do not get food aid. The MDC rally attendants allegedly started dispersing from the meeting for fear of being denied food aid. Zaka East 2 June 2007 M, the MDC candidate for the Zaka East by-elections and Z, the MDC organising secretary, were addressing a rally at Chinorumba Business Centre, when the police arrived in a truck and grabbed the two without questioning them and shoved them into a truck. The police accused the victims of telling the people to refuse to go to elections. M and Z, were detained for some hours and later released without charge. They were told not to hold any rally till the Zaka East by-election was over. 5 June 2007 At Shindi village, an unnamed NGO was re-registering people for the food aid at Chief S s homestead and only a few people qualified. TM (37), of the MDC, allegedly went to the chief in a bid to force the chief to register him. Chief C denied registering TM, and he threatened Chief C with death. It is alleged that a group of soldiers were going around the area distributing maize seeds and fertiliser under operation maguta and it is further alleged that these soldiers were only giving seed to those LM, a Zanu PF Councillor, was reportedly harassed by JC, and TM, of the MDC. It is said that LM, was holding a meeting concerning the payment of stands in the rural areas when the MDC youths allegedly started harassing him telling him that they were not going to pay anything towards the stands accusing him and Zanu PF of distributing land unfairly. 16 June 2007 T, N, E, P and M, were allegedly arrested It is purported that G, C, M and other junior teachers were allegedly harassed by M and M of the ruling party, forcing them to attend a Zanu PF rally at Padare Business Centre. Most of the teachers attended the rally and those who did not were threatened with loss of jobs. The headmaster reported the victims to the DA and the teachers apologised to the DA and were told to attend every Zanu PF rally in the ward. 6 June

40 SOUTHERN REGION The Chisakuwira, Rangana and Musinyarara villagers were allegedly intimidated by VIDCO 3 Chairperson, who told all the villagers that they must go to the polling station at the same time with their kraal heads. Failure to comply, the villagers were threatened with eviction. They were ordered to vote for Zanu PF only. Runhengo Primary School committee, for the two orphans he looks after. This was done because of his support for the ruling party. It is purported that ward 18 and 26 residents are constantly being harassed by Zanu PF youths who are patrolling the areas, wanting to know MDC supporters. 22 June June 2007 GB, of MDC, was supposedly assaulted and evicted from his farm at gun point, by Zanu PF youths, led by M. It is said that the farmer was known for resisting eviction. The victim has since relocated to Paymaster Farm 40 from where they are also forcing him out of the new place. 21 June 2007 M (49), of the MDC, was allegedly harassed by Chief C, of Zanu PF, on allegations of mobilising his people not to vote during the by-election. M told the chief that his party did not contest in the elections. The chief asked M to mobilise support for the ruling party but he refused. The chief ordered M to pay a goat. M, an MDC activist, of Nhema School, was allegedly displaced from the village by Chief N, for refusing to vote. The victim had allegedly told the chief s police, that he was not going to vote because MDC was not participating in the bi-elections. It is said that the Chief has ordered his police to force people to go and vote. KM, of the MDC, was ordered by kraal head M of the ruling party to pay $ for not attending the Zaka East bielections. The victim had refused to attend the elections because MDC has boycotted the elections. 14 June 2007 EG (31), of the MDC, who was a local observer during the by-election was allegedly accused of not voting and being a local observer meant that she was a member of the MDC by PM and TM, of Zanu PF. The victim was threatened with displacement if she repeated the same. Bikita East 4 June 2007 It is alleged that AM (65), of the MDC, was assaulted by his step-son, PM (38), of Zanu PF for supporting the opposition party. NM, of the ruling party, was allegedly denied donor assistance, by the MDC led ST and T, wanted to go for the National Service Youth Programme but were refused to do so by the Bikita East Councillor, KM, because the two were suspected to be MDC youths. Chiredzi South CC, of MDC, was supposedly assaulted and harassed by suspected CIO for carrying out MDC operations in the area. The victim was also threatened with death if he continued working for MDC. The victim suffered minor injuries from the assault. 11 June 2007 HH, of the MDC, was reportedly assaulted and displaced. by Zanu PF youths, led by M. The perpetrators reportedly took the remaining hectares of the farm including the house and farm equipment. They also stole other valuables which were in the house. 14 June 2007 Zanu PF youths, led by M, allegedly displaced NB, a white farmer, whom they claimed was resisting eviction. The perpetrators fired warning shots to intimidate the victim. At Chambuta Business Centre, SM and JM, of MDC, were allegedly assaulted, handcuffed and taken to the police station. It is reported that the victims were accused of participating in opposition politics. The case was dismissed by the police. The victims sustained bruises and they got treatment at Chambuta Clinic. 1 ML, of MDC, was allegedly attacked and evicted from his farm by Zanu PF youths, led by M. at gun point. The farmer allegedly left everything at his farm. At Chilonga Business Centre, AT, an MDC supporter, was reportedly assaulted, by Zanu PF youths led by L. AT, was accused of not attending a Zanu PF meeting which was aimed at strategising for council elections. He was also accused of distributing MDC T/shirts in the area. AT, was ordered to relocate. 2 RD of the MDC, was reportedly assaulted, by Zanu PF youths, led by L, for wearing an MDC T/shirt. The victim was forced to chant Zanu PF slogans and was kicked with booted feet and beaten with sticks. Chiredzi North IN (29) of the MDC, was allegedly harassed, by FM and ZT, of the ruling party after IN was seen reading the Zimbabwean Newspaper. The victim was ordered to put the paper in the fire as it was an anti-government paper which was not to be read in their community. EN, a commercial farmer, was allegedly displaced from his farm, by army officers who drove to his farm using army vehicles and ordered him to leave the farm because they were taking over the farm. The victim left everything at the farm and went to live in Chiredzi town. 1 EC, of MDC, allegedly suffered malicious damage to his property, when his house was set on fire by M, M and ten others of Zanu PF. The victim was also receiving threats of violence, assault and victimization at his work place for his involvement with ZCTU. He was accused of supporting MDC. 40

41 SOUTHERN REGION 19 June 2007 CM, of MDC, was allegedly assaulted and harassed by I.M of Zanu PF for belonging to the MDC party. AM (28), of the MDC, was reportedly assaulted, by GR and NM, of Zanu PF, for wearing an MDC T/shirt at Zvemombe Business Centre during a beer drink. 21 June June 2007 For allegedly being accused of not following Zanu PF instructions, Mrs. N, of MDC, had her money stolen from her house by one TK, of Zanu PF, who said he was sent to perpetrate the crime by Mr. M, of Zanu PF. The case was reported to the police. Gutu South 14 June 2007 preparations for the celebrations of the new Chief Nyakuhuwa s installation. At Musenyeki village, NG and MG, of unknown political affiliation, were allegedly subjected to harassment by PZ and SR, of Zanu PF, who accused them of supporting MDC when they had gone to enquire on why they had been left out of the list of the food for work programme. 14 June 2007 RM, of MDC, was allegedly harassed and threatened by SH, and 9 others for supporting MDC. Gutu North 6 June 2007 SH (72), was reportedly assaulted, by MH, of the ruling party because her son who is outside the country bought her a residential stand. The perpetrator is threatening the victim with unspecified action. 11 June 2007 M, who is the manager at Collective Finance, was reportedly given money by the RBZ to distribute to Small and Medium Enterprises. It is alleged that the victim was threatened with assault by M, who is a member of Zanu PF, after the victim refused to give preference to Zanu PF supporters only. 22 June 2007 At Mpandawana Council, residents of ward 33 and 34 were reportedly threatened by MP M, of Zanu PF, who told the people to vote for Zanu PF in the 2008 elections or else there was going to be war. People were given clothes after the meeting. 22 June 2007 It is reported that ward 27 MDC Councillor, was denied to take part in the full council meeting by Zanu PF supporters. The perpetrators told the only MDC Councillor that they wanted to discuss Zanu PF issues and he was not welcome. 22 June 2007 The MP for Gutu North, LM, reportedly threatened villagers of wards 8, 33 and 34 with war if they voted for the MDC in the elections. For discussing life s hardships in the economy of Zimbabwe, teachers of Gomba School, were allegedly harassed, by M, a Councillor with Zanu PF who accused them of discussing politics. The case was reported to the District office for the teachers to be disciplined. 22 June 2007 ST, a Zanu PF Councillor, was reportedly harassed by people at a meeting for HIV/AIDS. It is said that the victim was supposed to take minutes at the meeting but was stopped after people accused him of supporting MDC. 26 June 2007 Mr M, a businessman, and member of the MDC, was reportedly harassed, by Mrs. C of Zanu PF. It is reported that the perpetrator went to the victim s supermarket and accused him of overcharging because his goods were above the gazetted price. The perpetrator is said to have attempted buying opaque beer at the gazetted price but the shop owner refused thus he was harassed. Zaka West 2 June 2007 BT allegedly suffered malicious damage to his property because he was being accused of supporting MDC. It is alleged that FZ, of Zanu PF, purportedly set BT s house on fire with the intention of burning the victim inside the house. Fortunately, the victim was not in the house when the fire started. 4 June 2007 At Muchingambi Business Centre, NM, of MDC, was ostensibly assaulted by KR, of Zanu PF, accused of being an MDC supporter who was disturbing the MDC women were reportedly harassed by Zanu PF officials, who denied them access to paraffin which was promised to the women of the area because they supported MDC. MDC supporters, TR, and PS, were purportedly harassed by M, of Zanu PF, who threatened them with unspecified action from Zanu PF if they were going to continue supporting and campaigning for MDC. This took place at Veza Business Centre at a meeting which was called by the ward Councillor W, to announce the price for a 50kg bag of maize. 19 June 2007 TG, of MDC, was reportedly threatened and harassed by PM, of Zanu PF, and told to stop distributing MDC material in the area. At Mawere Business Centre, TT, and AC of Zanu PF, were purportedly harassed, by EC, of MDC, when he told them to stop forcing other youths to join Zanu PF if they wanted to live in the area. He warned that if he ever heard that the two continued with their agenda then they would be risking their lives. 2 IC and KM, of MDC, were purportedly harassed, by AH, of Zanu PF, for supporting MDC. The two were being forced to join Zanu PF or else suffer eviction from the area 25 June 2007 RM, of Zanu PF, was reportedly assaulted by JM, of MDC. It is said that the victim was initially threatened and told not to attend any NGO gathering and when she tried to explain she was then beaten until DR, intervened. 41

42 SOUTHERN REGION Matabeleland North Matabeleland North Totals Murder Rape Kidnapping Abduction Type of cases Assault Theft/Looting Discrimination MDP Torture Unlawful Detention Harassment/intimidation Displacement Jun-07 Hwange West 11 June 2007 It is alleged that a police officer H harassed and threatened to assault TM, M, and PN of MDC Empumalanga Township, who had gone to notify the police about their intention to convene a meeting in Binga on the 16 th of June. It is alleged that on arrival constable H who as manning the gate accused TM, of acting like an American negro and threatened to break his pride. H allegedly ordered TM to remove his ear stud as he was not properly dressed to enter the police station to which TM complied for fear of being assaulted. However, TM, reported the case to another officer M at the same station who in turn summoned Constable H, to his office and enquired about the matter. It is said that afterwards, Constable H further threatened TM and warned that he would continue frustrating all MDC efforts to hold meetings in the area. Hwange East 2 June 2007 PN, of Bulawayo Agenda in Victoria Falls, is said to have had applied several times to hold a public meeting and was turned down by the Victoria Falls police violating the organization s freedom of expression. BT, of Dingani village stole a bed from Marist and was arrested. She did not resist arrested but the police officer M of Dete police station went ahead and assaulted her severely till she urinated. Fr P, of Don Bosco Technical College in Hwange, allegedly felt victimized by plain clothes state security agents who interrogated him over the source of funding for the college they were building. Similarly, like in the case of Fr. P, Fr.TC, for Don Bosco Technical College, had several visits by different state security agents wanting to get his personal details as well as wanting to know the source of funding of the college they are constructing He feels his peace is being breached. Tsholotsho 5 June 2007 It is alleged that the elderly people from Sipepa Sizangobuhle, comprising of RMN, and several other elderly people were denied access to food for the elderly people from Social Welfare for allegedly coming from the MDC stronghold area. LM, of Tsholotsho Business Centre, was reportedly accused of being an active member of ZESN by the Zanu PF senator JM and was harassed and forced to name other ZESN leaders in the district violating his freedom of association. LM, the Zimrights Chairperson from Tsholotsho business centre was reportedly accused of pursuing the interests of the West, by JM, the Zanu PF senator by working for Zimrights and the perpetrator denounced Zimrights. MT, and RM of MDC from Manqe village were reportedly accused of sourcing funding from an NGO for their project by VM and T, of Zanu PF claiming that the organization is linked to their MDC party and were given two week ultimatum to step down from the leadership positions of the project. IT, a freelance pump mechanic from Nquoya Tsholotsho in Mbizo village was contracted by the community to fix dysfunctional boreholes. When he was halfway through, DM, a war vet eran and Zanu PF member blocked his efforts accusing him of not belonging to Zanu PF. He therefore could not fix the boreholes on behalf of government. 24 June 2007 AM, the kraal head from Mcetshwa, Sihlangane village and several other 42

43 SOUTHERN REGION community members were denied access to maize by MM a Kraal head and Zanu PF member for allegedly belonging to neither Zanu PF nor MDC. Lupane 34 year old TG a Zanu PF supporter of Lupane allegedly annoyed NN of MDC at a funeral when he said The Ndebele people are stupid just like the deceased, no wonder they were killed in the Gukurahundi era and this year many of them will die. This led to the assault of NN with clenched fists and pressing him down onto the fire burning one side of his face. 9 June 2007 CN, and JM of MDC of Lupanda, Somgolo Primary School, Lupane, were allegedly assaulted by PL, MM, MS and MM, of Zanu PF. It is said that the victims were on their way home from their party meeting. The perpetrators demanded all the meeting materials that were distributed at the meeting and this triggered a fist fight and JM was injured. FN, of Zanu PF from Shabula Village in Lupane, was reportedly assaulted by BN, of MDC and was accused of being problematic because he is a trained youth militia who was allegedly implicated in a number of human rights violations during the 2005 election. He was beaten with a club on the back. The incident took place at Matshabala beer hall in Matshiya ward. MN, of Zanu PF who resides at Nyathi homestead in Lilangeni village, was accused of belonging to an unruly party that discriminate along party lines when distributing food by MM, QD, and HS of MDC. A heated argument is said to have ensued, and he was assaulted during the conflict and got injured. The three were later arrested by the police. HZ, of MDC, from Mhlahlandlela village in Matshiya ward was reportedly denied access to maize grain by GMB official JN, allegedly accusing him of being an MDC activist and was advised to see Mr. M the MDC Member of Parliament for maize. 1 MMT, of MDC from Mafa Primary School in Lupane and SS, also of MDC from Siziphe Primary school in Lupane, allegedly got into a heated argument when SS accused MMT of decampaigning the incumbent senator and accused him being a sell-out and threatened him with unspecified action. Nkayi LM, and MS of Gobhi village were reportedly harassed, threatened and barred from attending an MDC rally that was held at the Business Centre. The perpetrator FS, of Zanu PF is said to have been telling people from Gobhi village not to attend the MDC rally. ZP the MDC Councilor and other party members from Sibangilizwe village were allegedly harassed and threatened with a second Gukurahundi if they continued voting for MDC. NN, of Zanu PF from Gwamayaya village was allegedly harassed by Councillor JD, of MDC and gave preference to his MDC party members to board the bus to Dakamela at the expense of other members of the public and NN of Zanu PF in particular was denied to board the bus. SN the Minister of Small and Medium Scale businesses addressed a meeting at Simon business centre in Nkayi where she allegedly threatened MM, TM and NM, of MDC with suspension of the monthly allowances since they were kraal heads and accused of being loyal to the MDC. EM of MDC from Sibangilizwe village in Ngomambi was reportedly threatened with loss of his post of kraalhead by SM of Zanu PF also from Sibangilizwe for allegedly attending a ZESN democracy workshop that was held at Mtshabi Primary School. He was told that as a kraal head he was supposed to be loyal to Zanu PF. 16 June 2007 PN, and ZM of Puma village and supporters of Zanu PF were purportedly threatened with expulsion from the party by JD and FS a war veteran also of Zanu PF, for allegedly attending the MDC rally. 21 June 2007 MM, LD and RK from Sibangilizwe village were elected by the community to go and attend a course sponsored by the Minister of Small & Medium Scale Business, and upon arrival were asked to produce Zanu PF party cards which they did not have and were allegedly denied bus fare reimbursement by CC, and MS of Zanu PF. Bubi-Umguza 4 June 2007 SN and LD both MDC supporters from Mbembeswana ward in Matateni village were allegedly accused of stealing maize from the Bulilima Member of Parliament. This incident made the two to be displaced from ward 2 by TN and N also of MDC. 14 June 2007 ZM of MDC from Mbembeswana 1, ward 3, village 2, was supposedly accused of stealing beers at Makoni bottle store and the police beat him up to the point of injuring him and told him that if he was a Zanu PF member, they were going to behave differently. This was said by MN and FN of Zanu PF. MS of MDC from Mbembeswana ward 3, village 3 was reportedly assaulted by DN, and ST, of Zanu PF at a kraalhead s meeting accusing him of saying nonsense and belonging to MDC. The kraalhead reported the matter to police. SN, and SH, of Zanu PF of Majiji village allegedly accused ID, of organizing a youth meeting which was to be held at their homestead. The perpetrators allegedly approached her, saying, if she ever addresses the meeting, she was not going to make MDC members hold positions in their village as only Zanu PF members were allowed. It is alleged that at Balanda beer garden, 43

44 SOUTHERN REGION DN, SK and TD of Zanu PF reportedly argued over the elections to be held in It is said that MM, MM and CM of MDC allegedly told Zanu PF supporters that their candidate whom they campaign for, will never win. This statement led to a fist fight and MM, and CM were injured in the process 2 EN, and TM of MDC and Zanu PF respectively were accused of being lovers yet they were from different political parties. The perpetrator is said to even have threatened the male victim with dismissal from their party saying he is a sell-out. The incident occurred during a gala at their area. The two were also threatened with dismissal from the area. 2 It is alleged that the victims were at the School meeting when DD and HM approached PD, and TM, all of Zanu PF wanting to now why they separated themselves from their party and accused them of holding a clandestine political meeting. 44

45 BACKGROUND & FORMATION The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) was conceived shortly after 2000 by a group of Churches and NGOs working or interested in human rights and peace-building initiatives, and was to become a vehicle for civic interventions in a time of political crisis. In particular ZPP sought to monitor and document incidents of human rights violations and politically-motivated breaches of the peace e.g. violence. Today, ZPP s member organisations include, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), Counselling Services Unit (CSU), Zimbabwe Liberators Platform, Zimbabwe Civic Education Trust, ZimRights, Civic Education Network Trust.(CIVNET) GOAL AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION ZPP was established with the aim of promoting peaceful co-existence and to help reduce political conflict and violence through monitoring, investigating and researching the causes and nature of violence and circulating widely the results of such activities. The organisation also aims to help resolve politically related conflicts, and to identify victims and perpetrators of such conflicts, the former of whom will be assisted by being given any support they may require, e.g. legal, medical or material assistance. ZPP aims to work in cooperation with any authorities, institutions and individuals to achieve its objectives of curbing violence and upholding human rights. VISION To see Zimbabwe transform into a society that cherishes the pursuit and realisation of justice, freedom, peace, human dignity and development. MISSION ZPP is registered community based trust that promotes peace through documenting human rights violations and disseminating them to stakeholders and policy makers. GOAL To reduce violence and human rights violations through community-based and national monitoring, documentation of cases of human rights abuses, and making partnerships and alliances that tap the expertise and assets of local communities and local and regional organisations that will help the attainment of sustainable peace and democracy in Zimbabwe. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ZPP To be positioned as a leader in quantitative & qualitative trends, patterns on systematic human rights violations in Zimbabwe To be identified as a promoter of peace & campaigner against human rights violations To have sufficient capacity that enables ZPP to effectively deliver on its mandate To be part of a coalition that shares learning experiences & expertise with like-minded local, regional and international organisations To have victims access redress, and perpetrators brought to book To have MMR used as reference for perpetrator conviction, victim redress and policy influence by key stakeholders 45