20 Appendix 2. Human rights violations [Organised Violence and Torture] reported during bye-elections in 2000 and 2001. Marondera West The AMANI Trust did not receive any cases for medical care during the Marondera West byeelection, and the cases reported above are taken from statements given to lawyers or from the public domain. Bikita West • GC [4th January 2001] Male, aged 31. Tortured in Mazungunye village, Bikita, by members of the police force. He was beaten all over his body and experienced falanga. He was beaten because he was a suspected member of the MDC. He suffered injuries to the hands, knees, chest, cheeks and the soles of the feet. • TS [4th January 2001] Male, aged 32 Tortured by beating at police station by members of the police force. Injured on head and chest. • FN [7th January 2001] Male, aged 22. Tortured at Bikita Minerals along the main road. The perpetrators were members of ZANU (PF) led by Chenjerai Hunzvi, who was present during the torture. It was also alleged that members of the police were involved. The victim was targeted because he refused to participate in a ZANU (PF) rally. He was assaulted on both legs with an iron bar. He has suffered injuries to both legs. • L S [12th January 2001] Male, aged 25. Threatened with torture at Nyika Growth Point, Bikita. The perpetrators were reported to be members of ZANU (PF) led by Chenjerai Hunzvi. They were armed with guns, iron bars and knobkerries. The victim was allegedly targeted because he was campaigning for the MDC. He was injured on the right arm whilst escaping. Note : About 20 persons were injured at the same time. They could not seek medical treatment because of the hostile situation in that area. The AMANI Trust assisted some victims. • R R [13th January 2001] Male, aged 21. He was attacked at Nerunedzo School, Bikita. The perpetrators were ZANU (PF) supporters, backed by members of the police. The victim also alleged that his perpetrators may have been war veterans clad in police attire. They were armed with guns, iron bars, and knobkerries. He alleged that guns were fired more than 10 times, but no one was injured. He was injured under his right foot whilst trying to flee. The victim made no report of the matter, nor did he seek medical attention for fear of further victimisation. AMANI TRUST: Organised Violence and Torture in the Bye-Elections held in Zimbabwe during 2000 and 2001.