Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum: Report on political violence in Bulawayo, Harare, Manicaland, Mashonaland
West, Masvingo, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South and Midlands
my home and am staying in my offices in Union Ave. I had earlier applied for a peace order against
Tony Gara and Douglas Mutyoramwendi, which was set for hearing in October.
Other incidents in Harare
1 April, Harare
A peaceful NCA march of estimated 4000 civilians was attacked by 150 armed war veterans, resulting in
at least 12 serious injuries.
22 April
Daily News office had bomb thrown at it, destroying an art gallery.
4 May
Mbare East MDC candidate received a death threat and a petrol bomb was delivered to him.
7 May
MDC chairman for Rugare ward was severely beaten.
13 May
Police colluded with war veterans wielding iron bars and clubs, and allow them to attack NCA supporters
and completely undermine a rally intended to give all political parties in the country a platform ahead of
the elections, and to condemn the violence.
16 May
In Budiriro there was violence in the vicinity of Hunzvi’s surgery results in damage to the house of an
orphan and five other buildings. 47 people were arrested in connection with the violence.
19 May
A white 19 year old girl was assaulted and accused of being an MDC supporter, while walking in town.
23 May
An MDC candidate for St Mary’s had his car smashed by rivals.
26 May,
In Hatcliffe political violence erupts when Zanu (PF) supporters attacked supporters on an Independent
candidate. The Police used tear gas to stop the disorder.
19 June
The Daily News reported that on Thursday 14 June, after a rally addressed by Independent candidate for
Mbare East Constituency Mr. Robert Musasiwa, 23 people were injured, of which 4 were seriously, after
attacks by a gang of Zanu (PF) supporters.
20 June
The Daily News reported that the house of ZUD leader Mrs. Margaret Dongo had been stoned on June
18, by Zanu (PF) supporters.
Reports of MDC violence
The following incidents were reported in the Sunday Mail on 11 June:
6 February
MDC youths attacked Zanu (PF) members who were gathered at the Party District Offices. Zanu (PF)
property was damaged. Later the same day, they attacked Zanu (PF) members who were holding a
meeting at Cde Idah Mahonganika’s residence in the same suburb. Cde Mashonganyika’s car and house
were damaged during the attack.
11 March
About 200 MDC supporters beat up 100 Zanu (PF) supporters at Budiriro 1 Shopping Centre. As a result
60 Zanu (PF) supporters were seriously injured.
25 March
Tendai Mutumbe, a Zanu (PF) member in Budiriro was severely assaulted by about 35 MDC youths for
putting on a T-shirt written, “Vote Yes”. The same youths went on to damage war veteran’s leader Dr
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