Figure 2 Distribution of perpetrators, March to May 2008 [n=610] There was a significant drop in the total number of violators mentioned from March through to May, but a correspondingly significant increase in the number of non-state actors, with ZANU PF Youth and ZANU PF supporters the groups most frequently mentioned. This strongly corroborates the findings of the Solidarity Peace Trust report. The biggest changes are seen in the reports from April to May, where reports of ZANU PF Youth and ZANU PF supporters increased very significantly,24 whilst reports alleging the involvement of the ZRP and the Zimbabwe National Army [ZNA] decreased significantly.25 Here it should be borne in mind that there was a plethora of reports in the press and media generally alleging the involvement of the ZRP and the ZNA in orchestrating the violence, with one report indicating the names of nearly 200 soldiers and policemen as being involved in the campaign. It may not be too fanciful to suggest that the exposure produced a more cautious approach by these two groups, or it may also be suggested that the campaign was organized during April, allowing these two groups to then “retire” to a backward position. 24 25 April v May: ZANU PF Youth [p=0.001]; ZANU PF supporters [p=0.01]. April v May: ZRP [p=0.001]; ZNA [p=0.001].