February 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
contribute in the Zimbabwean liberation struggle
to lead them.’ These sentiments were in a clear
reference to the MDC-T acting President
Chamisa. Chiefs vowed to do everything within
their powers to ensure that Chamisa does not win.
Threat level: Low
During the month of February residents of
Goromonzi North at Craig James Farm, witnessed
an inhuman and unjustified eviction. The eviction
brought forth a series of violations ranging from
socio-economic to civil and political rights. 32
families were unlawfully evicted and left in dire
need of shelter, food and water as the rains
pounced on them on the road. The dubious land
baron behind the evictions was identified as Chris
Tandi who is alleged to have invaded the farm
during the fast track land reform program.
Greediness and corrupt tendencies of influential
senior political players and dubious land barons
has been the main driver in unlawful evictions.
Figure 5. Stranded residents evicted from St Craigs Farm
Category of incident
Feb 2018
Jan 2018
Assault
1
1
Theft/looting
0
0
Discrimination
3
3
Displacement
1
0
Torture
1
0
Intimidation/harassment
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Meanwhile violations in the province were circled
around forced gathering, intimidation and people
being coerced to surrender their voters’
registration serial numbers. The main perpetrators
of these violations were traditional leaders and
Zanu PF youths. These violations were rife in
Murehwa North, Seke, Mudzi South and Uzumba.
MDC-T supporters in the province were also
intimidated and in some cases assaulted for
celebrating the life of their late President. Zanu PF
activists desire a one party state seen in the
manner they have tried to crash all opposition
activities. Meanwhile, Chiefs in Mashonaland
East have declared support for Zanu PF as the
country braces for elections. Chief Musarurwa
said; ‘Chiefs will not allow anyone who did not
Threat level: Low
Cases involving the Zimbabwe National Army
(ZNA) officers perpetrating violence in
Mashonaland West were high during the month of
February. Opposition supporters had their political
rights and freedom of expression infringed by the
ZNA officers. In Kariba and Chakari the ZNA
officers assaulted and intimidated opposition
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