Table 1: List of people injured by rioters Roy Jani Hit by a missile in the head Stella Matsengarwodzi General body pains due to being pelted by stones, and eye problems from shattered glasses Sheila Mutsenhu Hit in the eye by a missile Marshal Mabgwe Injured when pushed to the ground in the stampede Precious Chingwe Injured when car she was in was hit with an iron bar Julius Mashonganyika Hit by a stone on the shoulder 3.6. The Demonstrators The Commission heard evidence from several witnesses who indicated that the demonstrators were mostly young men and women. As noted above, some of the people who participated in the riots were seen consuming intoxicating substances such as alcohol and broncleer during the demonstrations. Some of the protestors were wearing red T-shirts, singing and chanting MDC Alliance slogans and complaining about stolen votes. They were denouncing ZANU PF and its Presidential candidate. Video footage on the day in question, from various sources show large groups of youths moving in the streets of Harare singing and claiming that their votes had been stolen. They were also denouncing ZEC. The evidence showed that a general 18 18

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