understanding through communication as well as psychological and social harmony. Without facilitation of positive peace, chances of the political violence recurring are very high. 9. Findings After a critical analysis of the facts, human rights situation and conflict mapping the following findings were made: i. Reciprocal instigation of violence by both parties Accounts of the incident by the parties shows that there was reciprocal provocation by both parties. They insulted each other’s leaders, and this degenerated into the violence that occurred. The MDC- Youths said the following about the former First Secretary of ZANU PF, “Muri kutora maslips ekuregister kuvoter kuti kamudhara kenyu kahwine…” meaning that they were collecting voter registration slips so that the old man (former President Mugabe) could win the coming elections. ii. Self-administration of justice by both parties Instead of seeking the services of law enforcement officers to quell violence, both parties took the law into their own hands and attacked each other. iii. Creation of potentially volatile environments by political leaders The Councillor for Ward 23 held an unsanctioned political gathering at her house. This is the gathering where violence emanated from between youths from ZANU PF and MDC-T. iv. Emergence of internally displaced persons Complainants continued to be threatened by Respondents days after the violent attacks, so they were forced by fear of further harm to leave their homes and seek refuge with relatives. The 1st Complainant’s children were relocated to their rural home where they had to start a new life which they were not used to without a home of their own. Page 10 of 13