Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum Teaching them a lesson: A report on the attack on Zimbabwean teachers had given the Acting Chief power to enlist the help of National Service Youths to remove the teachers who were described as being ‘dangerous’. The Chief, a policeman, is reported to have claimed that the Nembire family was facing serious problems through the political activities of the four. In February 2001, Zvavamwe, Education Officer for Mt. Darwin, was evicted from his house after he had been accused of recruiting MDC supporters as temporary teachers. The letter from the Ministry of Education sanctioning removal stated: "You are advised that teachers who are not wanted within their employment environment, for whatever reason, should be assisted to transfer to other areas." Mount Darwin South June 2001 Unnamed teachers and a headmaster were allegedly harassed and assaulted by Zanu PF members. They were forcibly removed from the schools at which they were teaching in compliance with the demands of Zanu PF youths in the area. Teachers were warned that they would be removed from their places of employment if it were proved that they belonged to the MDC. Shamva 13 January 2002 Collin Kamarizeni (Deputy Headmaster), Florence Usayi (Senior female teacher), Kennedy Mapondera (Senior male teacher) and an unnamed temporary teacher were allegedly assaulted by a group of “war veterans” and Zanu PF youths. They ordered the transfer of four teachers on allegations that they were MDC supporters. A report was made to the police but no action had been taken at the time of the report. A group of thirty “war veterans” and Zanu PF youths set up a base at Chindunduma Two High School. They were receiving free food rations from the school kitchen. Christine Dhewa, the school matron, also the Zanu PF District Chairperson in the women's league, was allegedly giving the group food and material support. The school head Ella Pawandiwa, allowed the group to use the school's Nissan truck in their terror campaigns in the area. Lakayana Dube, the Mashonaland Regional Director for Education, denied any knowledge of the forced transfers. However it is alleged that Dube facilitated the transfers. 15 March 2001 TZ is MDC District Chairperson while her husband, GT, is the District Co-ordinator in Shamva. In May 2000, the couple was allegedly attacked several times by Zanu PF members. They used stones and at one time used a petrol bomb, which failed to explode. In mid-May 2000, Kwezani, Noah Ndombo, Artwell Chiwara, Themba, Augusto and several others allegedly sent by Mr. Sydney Chiwara and Mr. Mudukuti went to the victim’s home armed with stones, petrol bombs and sticks. They destroyed windowpanes and then set the house on fire. The victims lost all furniture in the dining room and bedroom as well as clothes. They managed to escape through the back door and sought refuge at a friend's place until July (after the parliamentary elections). GT has been forced out of any school he secures employment with. At the time of the 10