Human Rights Forum Report: Who was responsible? Mutoko South Enock Kuchiva, Nyepanayi Chipuriro, Rise Chifodya, Garikai Gumbedze, Andrew Chipamando, Taurayi Nhire, Macheka Chingwna and Lazrus Chifodya. Case 37: Wilson Mushaya (Male) — 16 May 2000 An affidavit submitted by Mr Wilson Mushaya states that his brother Mationa and his brother‟s son, Onias, were brutally beaten to death on 16 May 2000, allegedly by war veterans. Mationa Mushaya‟s wife, Anna, was beaten unconscious but survived. Wilson Mushaya was ill and was not able to appear in court to give evidence. However, he alleges that his brother, who was the MDC Ward Chairman in his home district, was attacked by at least eight 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. Maxwell Hodzi Case 38: Armijia Jimu (Male) — May 2000 Mr Armijia Jimu testified that he was abducted and forced to the Cornerstone Business Centre rally with Matthew Rukwata and was detained at the Zanu (PF) base camp with him as well. Mr Jimu was also cross-examined by his alleged assailants, including Maxwell Hodzi, without the opportunity to question them. He alleged that he was originally abducted when a group of Zanu (PF) supporters screamed „There is the MDC‟ and took him to a base camp. He identified Maxwell Hodzi as being present at the base camp. Mr Jimu testified that during his detention he was forced to participate in morning runs with Zanu (PF) recruits. He shared a room with Matthew Rukwata where they were handcuffed to a bench at night. He was often tortured. He also had his hair cut against his wishes. Mr Jimu further claimed that he was forced to go on raids with Zanu (PF) supporters to beat up MDC supporters approximately five or six times. He was constantly under guard and could not escape. While being transported, he was often taken in a District Development Fund (DDF) vehicle. The DDF is a government institution that is supposed to be apolitical. Mashonaland West Hurungwe East The majority of the political violence reported in Hurungwe East took place on farms, particularly those in the Karoi area. Farmworkers were harassed, assaulted and tortured by war veterans who had established bases at the farms they had invaded. Alfred Bhozo, Gambiza Makonza, Richard Rusike, Ngoni, Lameck Nyauye and Shupikayi Case 39: L.P. (Male) — April 2000 In April 2000 when war veterans came to our farm armed with axes, knobkerries and sticks, they came around 4am being led by Gambiza Makonza and Alfred Bhozo. They came to my house and ordered me to come out and demanded Zanu (PF) party cards. Before I had a chance to answer they started assaulting me. During that period I was selling Zanu (PF) cards but they did not buy that. They started assaulting me with sticks and knobkerries all the way to the playing ground. We were ordered to lie prone and the assaults continued. Over 20 assailants were ordered to administer 20 sjamboks to each one of us. At the time I lost consciousness and they relieved me at around 2pm. I went home and slept and was only able to seek medication the following day. I suffered multiple injuries all over my body. I first went to Karoi Nursing Clinic and they refused to attend to me. I then went to Karoi General Hospital where I was referred back to the police station where they could not assist me because they alleged that we were the offenders. I went to a private doctor who treated me. I reported the matter to the police but they refused to attend to me. 24