political views.
27 August
Freedom to
demonstrate
and petition
A Gwanda resident, Kukhanyakwenkosi Mkandla, took to the streets of Gwanda Town on a one-man demonstration
with a banner written “Mugabe must go”. He was arrested and detained for several hours and released upon
intervention of Lizwe Jamela of Zimbabwe Lawyers for human rights.
28 August
Freedom of
Association
At Khozi Business Centre in ward 6, Misheck Ndlovu of ZimPF is alleged to have insulted and almost assaulted
*Mbonisi Maduma of MDC-T. He was accusing Maduma of trying to kick ZimPF out of the area. Kraal Head Mehluli
Ndlovu eventually restrained them.
Midlands
Malicious destruction to property, denial of socio economic rights as well as an infringement upon citizens’ political rights constituted the major highlights for
August in the Midlands Province.
Date
HR Violated
Provincial highlights
7 August
Freedom of
Association
In Mharamasaka village (ward 7) at Gokwe Chireya an MDC-T activist’s house was allagedly burnt by suspected
Zanu PF members. There are claims that the activist had been warned the previous week by Oliver Manhenga (Zanu
PF) to desist from mobilizing and campaigning for MDC-T. The incident was reported to the police who are yet to
apprehend the culprits.
13 August
Freedom of
Association
People were intimidated by heavy police presence in Mkoba and Gweru urban resulting in people staying indoors. On
this day Tsvangirai and Mujuru had a joint rally in the city. Due to intimidation, people could not go about their daily
business.
Freedom of
Movement
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