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recorded a total of 6. The major driver of conflict in Harare was intra-party fights within
MDC-T and Zanu PF. Political intolerance among political parties is another major
source of conflict which mainly manifested as harassment and intimidation.
In Kambuzuma at section 3 shops on the 1st of March an MDC-T activist was
harassed and almost beaten by other MDC-T activists following allegations that he
belonged to the Elton Mangoma-led faction now known as the “Rebels” in calling
for leadership renewal
At Chirasavana shops, Chitungwiza North, an MDC-T activist was harassed and
threatened with unspecified action by Zanu PF war veteran and new farmer Godfrey
Runganga for denouncing president R.G.Mugabe and his ruling party for economic
hardship being experienced in the country. This took place on the 21st of March
2014.
The major sources of conflict in the province are the partisan conduct of state agents in
most parts of the province who seem to be openly furthering Zanu PF interests. This has
led to the continued victimization, harassment and intimidation of the MDC-T supporters
and ordinary villagers across the province. The province has reported a slight hike in the
number of politically motivated violations with 12 compared to the 9 reported in
February 2014.
At Hololo village, Tsholotsho Business centre, Tsholotsho South constituency, ZRP
officers are said to be harassing and intimidating residents at night in the name of
curbing criminal activities. It is reported that some residents have been arbitrarily
arrested by the police officers and deprived of their freedom of movement in
conducting their business. This police operation is reported to have started on the 1st
of March 2014.
At Mabobolo Area, Binga North constituency victim (name supplied) and other
villagers were harassed and intimidated by members of the Criminal Investigation
Department (CID -Police) for wearing MDC-T regalia. The seven CID officers who
were reported to be from Hwange making a follow up on a poachers’ case met the
victim wearing an MDC-T t-shirt, verbally harassed him for that before grouping
other villagers in the area and ordering them to bring MDC-T regalia which they
were later ordered to burn. The incident happened on the 17th of March 2014.
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