Resist, Reject and Report Violence, #RRRV2023
Midlands
Zanu PF cell restructuring process was characterised by intimidation and forcing villagers to be part
of the process or be targeted. Inter-party violence was recorded in the province. It was reported that
at a CCC rally at Mutora Business Centre, at the Nembudziya Government primary grounds, in Gokwe
Nembudziya hundreds of CCC supporters had gathered anticipating to hear their leader speak. A
group of Zanu PF supporters led by a Zanu PF chairperson for the area Temba Motsi, a secretary for
production Shylet Hatina, and one Mai Manhire invaded the CCC gathering. They allegedly told CCC
supporters gathered to stop their meeting as they wanted to play football on the grounds. The CCC
members were ordered to disperse. This is reported to have then angered the CCC supporters and
violent clashes broke out resulting in some people sustaining injuries.
Mashonaland East
The month of February was a bitter period for opposition supporters across the Mashonaland East
Province. Everyone aligned to the ruling party, including traditional leaders and the police service
which should be apolitical became Zanu PF torch bearers. The message was made clear that, CCC
activists were unwelcome in most rural parts of Mashonaland East. CCC activities and gatherings
were barred and banned across Mashonaland East. On 25 February a case on freedom of association
and assembly was reported at Murehwa Council Grounds in Marehwa. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)
barred the CCC party from holding its rally. Reports indicates that, the CCC notified the Police of its
plans to hold a cluster one-year anniversary celebration rally. The CCC party was given a late excuse
to the effect that, the ground they intended to use had been booked for a national event.
February 2023
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