As Zanu PF heads towards its conference, members are increasingly harassing people, forcing them to attend meetings and contribute money towards the
event set for December.
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
21 November
Right to Life
It is alleged that an MDC-T youth, *Raymond Masimba fell into a river and drowned when police officers chased after
youths that were pegging stands at Mara farm in ward 23 in Goromonzi. However, other reports state that the post
mortem results indicate that the victim was assaulted severely leading to his death and was thrown into the river after
he had already died. The sub-aqua unit retrieved the body of the deceased the following day. The deceased’s
relatives are said to be seeking legal advice and assistance as they suspect foul play.
23 November
Right to
Personal
Security
*Gideon Chiza and *William Gombera were unlawfully arrested and severely assaulted by police in plain clothes in
Ruwa. The two MDC-T supporters, were accused of arson at Mara Farm. They were taken to an unknown location
and were found two days later at Harare Central Police Station. Their lawyer, Douglas Mwonzora, negotiated their
release.
24 November
Freedom to
Demonstrate
and Petition
Boni Tagwirei the MDC-T councilor for ward 3 together with two other party members were arrested and unlawfully
detained by the police after they had gone to Marondera Police Station to give notice of a planned demonstration. The
demonstration was against the introduction of bond notes. The three were released the following day without charges
laid against them.
28 November
Political
Rights
Dennis Mutadza a Zanu PF youth together with three other youths were forcing vendors in Dombotombo to each pay
$1 towards supporters’ transport fares to Masvingo for the Zanu PF conference. Some of the vendors paid while
others refused saying they did not have the money. The youths threatened those who failed to pay with eviction from
their market stalls.
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