27 June Harassment & intimidation MDC youths aligned to Nelson Chamisa verbally attacked Elijah Zvimba (aligned to Thokozani Khupe) and threatened to overturn his vehicle at Harvest House in Harare, CBD. 1 MDC-T Alliance supporters 28 June 28 June 29 June 29 Sept Abuse of power by traditional leaders Assault Violation of freedom of assembly & association Violation of freedom to demonstrate & petition Gokwe Sesame village head by the name Marshal Time Nemangwe allegedly threatened villagers that soldiers will be unleashed on them if they do not vote for ZANU PF in the upcoming elections.The village head has turned into a campaign manager for aspiring Zanu Pf candidate for Sesame, Gorden Chanda. Nyembesi Gwatiringa from Mubaiwa Village in Masvingo District was assaulted by her husband (Farai Nguvaino) for wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’ s picture Alfred maliana, a candidate with disability of the MDC Alliance in ward 9 Manyame was thretened with unspecified action by ZANU PF Official candidate Masimbi Masimbi who also mobilised youths and supplied them with catapults to attack Maliana's campaign vehicle and team Unknown Unknown 1 ZANU-PF supporters 1 The ZRP violently quelled a demonstration in Harare organized by the ARTUZ under the banner, #Pockets Out/ #IzikhwamaPandle/#HomwePanze. The people were protesting against cash shortages and the deteriorating economic conditions. The state responded by the deployment of heavily armed riot police with teargas canisters, button sticks, shields and dressed in black combat regalia. Areas such as Town House, Africa Unity Square and Copacabana had heavy police presence. ZRP ZRP 29 Sept Torture Seven (7) people were severely assaulted by members of the police during a public demonstration along the streets of Harare. One of the victims had gunshot wounds. 29 Sept Violation of freedom of the media & torture The police assaulted journalists Mugove Tafirenyika and Brighton Goko of the Daily News while covering a demonstration organized by the ARTUZ. The two sustained injuries MDC ZANU PF activists Davy Mucherechese & Alexio Chitimbire in Hurungwe North allegedly assaulted Sabhuku (Headman) Canciwell Masanga set his house on fire for telling villagers to withhold their voter registration serial numbers from Rueben Marumahoko (ZANU PF activist). The matter was reported to the police and the two have been arrested. 29 June Traditional leaders 29 7 ZRP 2 ZANU PF supporters 1

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