22 March
Right to
In Penhalonga ward 21, a victim Pearson Chimimba*, having notified the police of a demonstration against poor
demonstrate
service delivery as a result of water shortages and poor road infrastructure was threatened. It was reported that he
and petition
was brought before the Chief Superintendent Mr Ndou, and Officer commanding Mutare Rural in a bid to be
convinced to call off the intended demonstrations he was spearheading. The Chief Superintendent is alleged to have
assembled a panel of security agents and the Officer in Charge Mutare Rural Police Station to quiz Chimimba on his
intentions. At this session the victim was allegedly accused of hiding behind the Tajamuka pressure group and told
that he was not going to be allowed to proceed with the demonstrations.
22 March
Freedom of
In Muchawaya Township, Chipinge East it was reported that Arnold Mtisi was physically attacked by Busai
Expression
Nyabanga for wearing an MDC-T t/shirt. This prompted retaliation from Mtisi who fought back and the situation
degenerated into a fist fight.
26 March
Freedom of
In Ward 11 Mutare North, it is alleged that village heads Wendumba, Pundo, Kwembeya, and Charuma called for
association
meetings in their respective villages. These meetings were said to have been convened after a directive from Chateu
Political rights
Ndoro who is councillor for ward 11 and also a Zanu PF member.It is reported that the meeting was to educate voters
on voting issues.. It was also reported that the village heads told the gatherings that all the names of those who would
have cast their votes will be noted down for further action in case Zanu PF go on to lose the polls. Some of the
victims of such threats and were among those at these gatherings included Nyasha Musakwa*, Alerta Chimhini*,
Gerald Motsi and Svotwai Chisvo.
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