Human Rights Forum Report: Who was responsible? Midlands Gokwe Central Cephas Bimbiko, Bernard Siziba and Usite Gava Case 54: C.C., L.N., D.N. (Male) — 11 June 2000 It was on the 11th of June 2000 when we were at the Gokwe Centre with the R5 (vehicle) of our customer. The car was mistaken for an R5 that was used by Mr Edgar Sithole and Edson Nyathi, the Gokwe West and Central candidates for MDC. We tried to prove to them that it was not the one but they went on to attack the vehicle with stones. They took me out of the vehicle and beat me severely with blows and sjamboks. L.N. was beaten with iron bars and left unconscious. He was severely injured and sustained head injuries. D.N. was beaten with iron bars. We identified Cephas Bimbiko, Usite and Siziba. Case 55: A.C. (Male) — 26 April 2000 I was identified as a teacher. They accused me of being the MDC chief architect in Gokwe. They beat me all over the body using any means available. They later abducted me and took me to their torture centre at Cheziya District Council. I was tortured using many means from 1800-2100hrs and later handed to the police at Gokwe who did nothing. I then ran away from the mob. I sustained hand, chest and head injuries. My left ear was infected and I am on medication for it. A. C. identified Bernard Siziba as one of his assailants. Gokwe North Mabasa Munotengwa, Maxwell Munotengwa and Taurai Chiutsi Case 56: T.M. (Male) — 23 June 2000 Assaulted by Taurai Chiutsi and Maxwell Munotengwa for belonging to the MDC. Tortured by being beaten under the feet, falanga, with thick sticks and booted feet. Released after 30 minutes. $2 500 confiscated. Mabasa Munotengwa, Maxwell Munotengwa Case 57: H.M. (Male) — 26 May 2000 My father is an MDC member and I was wearing and MDC t-shirt when I met Zanu (PF) supporters including the Munotengwas who said I was the son of a traitor and needed to be taught a lesson. They threw empty beer bottles at me and I fell. They set upon me with sticks and sjamboks and left me unconscious. I still have continuous headaches. Lucky Chiwara, Goddie Chiwara, Wonder Gwashe and Tompson Mutema Case 58: L.C. (Female) — 20 June 2000 I was attacked by a group of Zanu (PF) youths and war veterans at home. I was beaten with fists, sticks, wire and sjamboks. The reason being that I was supporting the Movement for Democratic Change. I failed to run so was caught and they started beating me. The attackers were: 1) Goddie Chiwara 2) Wonder Gwashe 3)Tompson Mutema 4) Lucky Chiwara. They destroyed all the kitchenware and clothes by burning them. An MDC bicycle and cash box containing $8 200 was taken for personal use. A toolbox was also taken. The grinding mill was also destroyed and filled with water and sugar. Goddie Chiwara, Wonder Gweshe, Tompson Mutema and Lucky Chiwara Case 59: J.M. (Female) — 20 June 2000 I was attacked by a group of Zanu (PF) youths and war veterans at home. I was beaten with sticks, fists and wire sjamboks. The reason being that I supported the Movement for Democratic Change. I failed to run and was caught and beaten. I was dragged for about 500m being pulled by the hair. The under listed are the identified are the people who actually assaulted me: 1)Goddie Chiwara 2) Wonder Gweshe 3) Tompson Mutema 4) Lucky Chiwara. 28