8. ENFORCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS 8.1. Food Aid Cases 8.2. Binga Investigations The ZHRC received complaints involving alleged discrimination on the basis of political affiliation in the distribution of agricultural inputs and food aid in Buhera North Constituency (which is made up of 8 wards that is, wards 7, 8,9,10,11,12,13 and 31 which were all affected), Mazowe Central Constituency (in particular wards 7 and 8), Muzarabani North and South Constituencies (wards 2 and 17 respectively) and Bikita East Constituency (in particular the Dewure Resettlement Scheme covering wards 4 to 25.) the ZHRC came to the conclusion that there was indeed discrimination and exclusion in the distribution of food aid in Bikita East Constituency, Mazowe Central Constituency, Muzarabani North and South and Buhera North, contrary to Government pronounced policy discouraging partisan distribution. The ruling ZANU PF members were the major alleged perpetrators in violations linked to distribution of food, agriculture inputs and other forms of aid. However, in some instances, for example in Buhera North Constituency, members were not aware of the food distribution criteria which had exposed them to manipulation by those responsible for food distribution. For those who were aware of the grievance procedure there had been no recourse even though they followed the proper channel. The ZHRC received complaints relating to alleged discrimination in the distribution of food aid in the District of Binga in Matabeleland North Province. Although this was a case of partisan food aid distribution, one of the findings the ZHRC made was lack of proper documentation to allow people to receive food aid. The District Administrator revealed that some beneficiaries did not have birth certificates in order to enable them to obtain national IDs which are required during food distribution. This is a matter that has to be dealt with to allow citizens to have proper documentation to enable them enjoy their rights without any form of discrimination. The ZHRC continues to receive complaints on food aid which is an indication that there is a grave problem which needs to be addressed. The ZHRC continues to engage all relevant stakeholders to come up with a solution to address the issues that have been brought forward by the Zimbabwean citizens. 32 8.3. Chiredzi Investigations A complaint on the disappearance and alleged violation of the victim’s right to personal liberty and freedom from torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment of Kariborn Nyemba (hereinafter referred to as the victim) was filed by Honourable Chiwa, the Member of Parliament for Chiredzi, who had been requested to do so by the victim’s relatives in 2015. The violations are alleged to have been committed in May 2015 by a Captain of the Zimbabwe National Army, one Edmore Gono and an Officer in the Central Intelligence Unit of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Henry Dhowa. The complaint was filed in July 2015 and this was within the period allowed by Section 4 (a) of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Act [Chapter 10:30]. The ZHRC began its investigations into the matter in August 2015. The relevant Protecting, Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms