30 war veterans in the night. They entered their home, beat both of them in bed, dragged them outside and wrapped them in blankets before beating them again. Mationa died while his wife lay unconscious before being taken for medical attention. The assailants then proceeded to Onias’ house where they also beat him to death in a similar fashion. Wilson Mushaya alleged that the following people participated in the murder of his relatives: Enock Kuchiva, Nyepanayi Chipuriro, Rise Chifodya, Garikai Gumbedze, Andrew Chipamando, Taurayi Nhire, Macheka Chingwna and Lazrus Chifodya. He claimed that all but two are war veterans. A press report describes the deaths in more detail: In Nyamhunga village, Shepherd Mutesva, war veterans, and Zanu (PF) supporters severely assaulted Mationa Mushaya, member of the UP party and a village headman, until he lost consciousness and died. Nine suspects were arrested and appeared in Mutoko court. It is unclear what happened to them afterwards. He was attacked at night in his homestead on suspicion of belonging to ‘the wrong party’. His son Onias was severely assaulted and left for dead and died the following morning. Mutesva reported the two deaths to ZRP. The family later refused to talk to CIO interrogators. Following are excerpts from press reports regarding the murders that took place during the election period from March through June 2000. Harare Province Takundwa Chipunza, 16 May 2000, Budiriro Chipunza was tortured at Chenjerai Hunzvi’s surgery in Budiriro, Harare by 12 Zanu (PF) supporters, a few identified as Ozias, Tafi, Marvellous and Fatso. He was dragged off a commuter omnibus after allegedly getting into an argument with a Zanu (PF) supporter on the omnibus. He was taken to the house of Gladys Hokoyo, the Zanu (PF) candidate for Budiriro, but Hokoyo was not at home so he was brought to the surgery. He attempted to escape but he was recaptured, severely tortured and left for dead. He died of his injuries at Parirenyatwa Hospital. Twelve people were charged with murder. Manicaland Province Alex Chisasa, 13 May 2000, Chipinge South Chisasa was bludgeoned to death with an iron bar shortly after publicly criticising Zanu-PF’s political strategy and use of ZNLWVA. Mandeya, Joseph Ketero Mandeya, 17 May 2000, Mubare village, Mutasa Mandeya was severely assaulted in Honde Valley, by four Zanu (PF) supporters and died of the injuries he sustained. Zanu (PF) supporters arrived at his house on Saturday night and required him to chant Zanu (PF) slogans, and he was then beaten. No arrests were made although ZRP was investigating at the time. Mashonaland Central Robert Musoni, 26 March 2000, Mazowe West. Musoni’s death resulted from political violence not previously reported. ZRP claimed arrests had been made. Deaths of Musoni and Marufu not previously reported but the ZRP denied concealment. Edwin Gomo, 26 March 2000, Bindura. Gomo was hit with a stone while leaving MDC rally, hours after Border Gezi’s speech at Chipadze Hall stating ‘You must warn supporters of opposition parties that Zanu (PF) is well known for spilling blood’. He died in Harare Hospital two days later after being transferred from Bindura AMANI Trust: Organised Violence and Torture in the June 2000 General Election in Zimbabwe