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NORTHERN REGION Dzivarasekwa 3 June 2007 In Dzivarasekwa 1 shops, it is alleged that three MDC youths, F, A and C, were assaulted by fifteen Zanu PF youths for wearing MDC t/shirts. 9 June 2007 In Dzivarasekwa 3, it is alleged that , NN, a Zanu PF youth, was harassed and was removed from being a youth Chairperson, for not attending Zanu PF meetings by RS and other Zanu PF youths. 13 June 2007 In Kuwadzana extension, it is alleged that CM, an MDC youth, was assaulted by three Zanu PF members for being an MDC activist. At Dzivarasekwa 1 shops, it is alleged that SM, an MDC youth was harassed and assaulted for wearing an MDC t/shirt by two Zanu PF youths, TM and FK. 17 June 2007 In Dzivarasekwa 2, it is alleged that IM, an MDC youth was harassed and intimidated for wearing an MDC t/shirt, by three Zanu PF youths, CM, RH and J. In Westlea, it is alleged that two Zanu PF youths, EM and F, were assaulted, by five MDC youths, because their father is a Zanu PF activist. 20 June 2007 In Tynwald, it is alleged that SM, who was complaining of economic hardships, was harassed and threatened with death by three Zanu PF members suspected to be CIO’s. 9 June 2007 At Gwanzura stadium, it is alleged that three MDC members, GM, CM and BM were assaulted, unlawfully detained and harassed by seven policemen accompanied by five Zanu PF militias. At Jerusalem, it is alleged that GS, an MDC youth, was assaulted by a Zanu PF member for wearing an MDC t/shirt. 15 June 2007 At Machipisa police station, it is alleged that four MDC youths led by TN, who were travelling in a kombi were harassed and unlawfully detained by three police officers, for having a red whistle and an MDC flag. They were released the following morning without charge. 18 June 2007 At Lusaka shops, it is alleged that TH, a Zanu PF youth, was assaulted by three MDC youths, TM, PT and M for wearing a Zanu PF t/shirt. 21 June 2007 At Chitubu shops, it is alleged that war veteran C and other Zanu PF supporters, were assaulted by four MDC youths. 22 June 2007 At OK Glen Norah, it is alleged that TG, an MDC youth, was harassed, goods confiscated and unlawfully detained by seven police officers and three Zanu PF youths for wearing MDC attire. 24 June 2007 At Chitubu vegetable market, it is alleged that SM, a Zanu PF youth, was harassed and assaulted by five MDC youths. Glen View 25 June 2007 At new Glen View community hall, it is alleged that JM, an MDC youth, was harassed and refused to get an Identity Document so that he could register as a voter by M, a Zanu PF district Chairperson. 27 June 2007 In Glen View 2, it is alleged that P, an MDC youth, was harassed and intimidated by J, a Zanu PF youth, accused of campaigning for the opposition party. Harare Central 13 June 2007 At corner Sam Nujoma and Jason Moyo roads, it is alleged that a soldier was harassed and assaulted by other four soldiers for wearing an MDC T/shirt and was ordered to remove the T/shirt and army regalia. 28 June 2008 In Cameroon Street, it is alleged that some Harare residents, looted Chigumba Supermarket, owned by Zanu PF Central Committee member, accused of overcharging. Harare East 5 June 2007 At Athlone shops, it is alleged that WK, an MDC youth, was harassed and tortured by two Zanu PF youths, MC and HC, for being an MDC activist. 8 June 2007 At Glen Lorne shops, it is alleged that two MDC youths, AK and JC, were harassed and intimidated, by unnamed Zanu PF youths, for wearing MDC t/shirts. 10 June 2007 In Tynwald plots, it is alleged that Mrs. N, a Zanu PF member, was harassed and threatened by her husband, who is an MDC member, for refusing to join his party. Glen Norah 7 June 2007 At Lusaka shops, it is alleged that PC, an MDC youth, was assaulted for wearing an MDC t/shirt by two Zanu PF members. © ZPP Programmes Dept. June 2007 At Glen View 1 shops, it is alleged that TS, an MDC youth, was assaulted by two Zanu PF youths, HD and MS, for wearing an MDC t/shirt. 15 June 2007 In Glen View 2, it is alleged that TS, an MDC member, who inherited his late fathers’ house, was harassed and his tenants who are Zanu PF members are refusing to pay increased rentals. At Chisipite shops, it is alleged that two MDC youths, AJ and TM, were harassed and forced to chant Zanu PF slogans, by two suspected ruling party youths, for complaining about economic hardships. 19 June 2007 In Eastlea, it is alleged that GC, an MDC member, was harassed and evicted from where he was renting, by the landlord and Zanu PF youths, AC and FC, for being an MDC Chairperson. 10
NORTHERN REGION Harare North 9 June 2006 In Mabelreign, it is alleged that PS, an MDC member, was harassed and given one month notice to vacate a room he was leasing by the landlord and Zanu PF member M for being an MDC activist. 17 June 2007 In Mabelreign, it is alleged that NW, a Zanu PF member who had visited his friend wearing a Zanu PF T/shirt was harassed and chased away from the house by the landlord and MDC activist, M. 30 June 2007 At Ashdown Park, it is alleged that WM, an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted by other MDC members, CM and T for refusing to give them t/shirts he was distributing. Hatfield 7 June 2007 In Domboramwari, it is alleged that about five police officers, harassed and intimidated a group of men who were drinking, accusing them of being MDC members who were holding a meeting, so they were dispersed. 9 June 2007 In St. Patrick’s road, it is alleged that TJ, an MDC youth, was assaulted by five CIO operatives led by TM, who was accused by three ZNA soldiers members, for complaining about economic hardships. 19 June 2007 At Kilwinning, it is alleged that people who had queued for sugar including CM and TG, were harassed and assaulted by soldiers from 1 Commando barracks who also wanted the commodity which is in short supply. 27 June 2007 In Salani Epworth, it is alleged that residents were forced to go to the National Heroes’ acre for the burial of the late national hero, Brigadier G, by about ten Zanu PF youths. In Logan Park, it is alleged that TM and SN, were harassed, assaulted and forced to go and bury the national Hero, Cde G. At Maruta bus terminus, it is alleged that GN, an MDC youth, was harassed and pushed out of a moving kombi by a police officer for being an MDC activist. Kuwadzana 5 June 2007 In Kuwadzana 3, it is alleged that TC, a Zanu PF member was assaulted by another Zanu PF member who accused him of not attending meetings. Along Kuwadzana 4 highway, it is alleged that OR, an MDC member, was harassed and threatened with death for being an MDC activist, by three Zanu PF youths. 15 June 2007 In Kuwadzana 1, it is alleged that SM, an MDC member, was assaulted for distributing MDC flyers, by six Zanu PF youths 19 June 2007 In Kuwadzana 3, it is alleged that MZ, a Zanu PF member, was harassed and intimidated by five MDC youths, led by J, over political differences. 20 June 2007 At Sanjike nightclub, it is alleged that AZ, an MDC youth, was assaulted by three Zanu PF youth, PD, RC and TC for complaining about the economic hardships being experienced and blaming it on the ruling party. In Kuwadzana 2 shops, it is alleged that DM, an MDC member, was harassed, unlawfully detained and assaulted by police for raising concern over abuse of power by police. 28 June 2007 At Kuwadzana 4 shops, it is alleged that MC, an MDC youth, was assaulted and the goods he was selling destroyed by two Zanu PF youths, LM and EM for dismissing the slashing of prizes by the ruling party as vote buying for 2008 elections. Mabvuku/Tafara 7 June 2007 In New Mabvuku, it is alleged that MDC activists, of 8 Dhumukwa Road, were abducted, a mother and four children tortured by about ten Zanu PF youths for their involvement in MDC activities. 9 June 2007 At Red Bull bar, it is alleged that two MDC youths, MM and TF, were assaulted for being MDC activists, by war veteran M and four Zanu PF youths. 10 June 2007 At Caledonia farm, it is alleged that six families of Tafara who wanted to fetch water at the farm were harassed and denied to fetch water, for failing to chant Zanu PF slogans, by Zanu PF Chairperson of the area. 15 June 2007 In Mombeyarara bar, it is alleged that BW, an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted for being an MDC activist. At Circle cement, it is alleged that people are employed if they produce a Zanu PF card and JM is one such victim who failed to get employment for not producing the ruling party card. 20 June 2007 At Kamhunhumu shops, it is alleged that two vendors, TC and BS were harassed and assaulted by police after being asked to chant Zanu PF slogans and failed. 21 June 2007 At Caledonia farm, it is alleged that EK, an MDC member, was assaulted for failing and refusing to chant Zanu PF slogans by two war veterans. 29 June 2007 In Old Tafara, it is alleged that BF, an MDC member, was harassed and assaulted by Mabvuku police officers for failing to attend ruling party meetings and rallies. Mbare 7 June 2007 At Stordat hall, it is alleged that Mbare MDC © ZPP Programmes Dept. June 2007 11
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