10 The spread geographically is interesting, and here we have not included data from Matabeleland for two reasons. Firstly, the available evidence suggests that the number of gross human rights violations in Matabeleland is generally much lower than the other provinces, and secondly cases from Matabeleland do not generally report to the Forum in Harare. As can be seen from Figure 2, Harare and Mashonaland Central lead the field in gross human rights violations, as was the case during the general election in 2000. Figure 2. Percentages of cases reporting to the Forum by region. 30 25 20 15 10 5 M idl an ds M as vin go es t M an ica lan d W M as h Ea st en t M as h C M as h Ha rar e 0 As will be seen from Figure 3 overleaf, torture remains the most frequent form of gross human rights violation seen in the current period, as it was in previous eras. I have separated intimidation and property destruction as they are often reported as distinct from torture, but it must be borne in mind that these are forms of psychological torture and conform to the general definition of torture given in the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment and Punishment. There are 4 elements to this definition, as shown below: 1. Severe pain and suffering, whether physical or mental; 2. Intentionally inflicted;