6.
ES, male, 26, Mbare, Harare, died on 14 January 2019
7.
TM, Male, [Unknown), Kadoma, died on 14 January 2019
8.
AM, female, 32, Bulawayo, died on 14 January 2019
9.
EZ, female, [Unknown], Harare, buried on 22 January 2019
10.
KR, male, 22, Mbare, died on 27 January 2019
11.
IOM, male [Unknown], Warren Park, Harare, died on 23 January 2019
12.
TJ, female, Harare, Other details to be confirmed.
13.
TB, male, 27, Mbare, died on 30 January 2019
14.
TM, male, Glenview, Harare. Still under verification
15.
MC, male, [Unknown], Harare, other details to be confirmed,
16.
NS, male, 29, Mutare, died on 1 February 2019
17.
ND, male 24, Chitungwiza, died on 3 February 2019
3.2 Rape and Sexual Assault
The Forum received a total number of 17 cases of sexual assault including rape. Owing
to the personal nature of the violations, most victims are afraid to come forward. The
perpetrators identified by the victims are ZNA officers who either directly raped the
victims or instructed other people to do so in their presence. 15 of the cases received
were from Harare particularly Epworth and Hopley. One of the cases was received
from Hwange. Efforts are underway to provide the victims with medical assistance
and psycho-social support. 1 case of aggravated indecent sexual assault was reported
in Hopley. The victim was forced by armed ZNA Officers to perform oral sex on one
of the soldiers.
3.3 Abductions
26 reports of abductions were received from 14 January to 31 January, 2019. Suspected
security agents who could not be accurately identified were responsible for the
abduction of 26 people since 14 January 2019. Though some victims have resurfaced,
there are some whose whereabouts remain unknown to this date. Reports were
mainly received from Mazowe, Bindura, Epworth, Mazoe North, Chikanga, and
Guruve.
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