collectively in gatherings or groups or in any other manner, in peaceful
activities to influence, challenge or support the policies of the Government
or any political or whatever cause as enshrined in section 67 of the
Constitution.
3. Detailed Background of the Complaint
On the 24th of October 2017, the ZHRC received complaints from the complainants
against ZANU PF Political Party youth league members from Ward 23 in Chitungwiza in
respect of violation of their political rights and the right to personal security.
The complaints arose as follows:
3.1.
Political violence: ZANU PF Youths versus MDC-T Youths
3.1.2. Complainants reside in Ward 23 of Chitungwiza (Unit N) and are members
of the MDC-T youth league.
3.1.3. Complainants allege that they were assaulted by ZANU PF Youths who
came to their respective homes, intimidated them and their families, broke
windows and furniture and then force marched them to an open space close
to Seke Eleven Primary School where they were assaulted all over their
bodies until they sustained bodily injuries. One of the complainants, Amos
Kaliati was admitted at Chitungwiza Central Hospital where he received
medical attention.
3.1.4. Reports were made at Chitungwiza Police Station and arrests of some of
the ZANU PF youths were made. The Police availed names and reference
numbers.
3.1.5. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, upon arrest members of the
ZANU PF Youth league also made counter-accusations alleging that MDC
–T Youths were the ones who initiated the violence.
3.1.6. It was alleged that ZANU PF Youths were gathered at the residence of the
Ward Councillor, Mrs. Betty Jaison Dokora where rehearsals for a beauty
pageant were taking place. During the course of the rehearsals MDC-T
Youths stormed the house and began insulting the Councillor and the
former President of Zimbabwe. It was said that they went on to beat up
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