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Zanu PF at it again
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition
September 23, 2009

Whilst the Organ on National Healing and the principles to the Global Political Agreement (GPA) continue preaching the gospel of reconciliation, ZANU PF militia have begun a fresh wave of victimization against Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters and civil society activists, The Catalyst has learnt.

Harare
On Saturday 19 September 2009 at around 9pm, Kudzai Mutarangi a Mabelreign based activist was assaulted at Greencroft shopping centre by ZANU PF militia for wearing a Crisis Coalition T-shirt written "SAY NO TO KARIBA DRAFT". The T-shirt was torn and Mr. Mutarangi was forced to wear a ZANU PF t-shirt.

Headlands
15 September 2009 - Brigadier Mujaji deployed 8 heavily armed soldiers led by Sergeant Mukoni to Karoi Farm owned by Charles Lock. Brigadier Mujaji is alleged to have snatched the farm keys claiming possession of an offer letter. Mr. Charles has been forced to suspend operations at the farm.

Chiweshe, Chaona area
The Coalition received reports from Chiweshe where three suspected ZANU PF supporters, Isodore Gwanzura, Elijah Marufu and Love Zimbiti are driving an Isuzu twin cab, registration number AAO 5046 around the Chaona area victimizing and terrorizing MDC supporters. The three are allegedly claiming that the inclusive government is only functional in Harare and demanding that MDC supporters surrender their memberships.

Marambapfungwe
The CIO and some senior ZANU PF members are allegedly forcing MDC supporters to surrender their membership cards in Murambapfungwe. On Saturday 12 September 2009, ZANU PF militia brutally assaulted, tortured and forced Mrs. Machokoto, an MDC supporter to relinquish her MDC membership as a sign of her allegiance to ZANU PF. Mrs. Machokoto has allegedly fled her home for fear of further victimization. On 16 September 2009, an MDC supporter, Peter Katsokonya was brutally assaulted by 4 men, Willy Mupukuta, Ndinyarei Mupukuta, Thozi Murenza and Kavhumbura in Murehwa North, Chief Chinyere ward. Katsokonya is receiving treatment in Harare.

Mwenzi
Members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) who were deployed last year to Mwenzi under Operation Maguta hosted meetings at the Mwenzi District Hall on the 16th of September 2009 where they campaigned for the Kariba Draft Constitution and denounced the inclusive government. The soldiers allegedly told Mwenzi residents that Zimbabwe cannot be ruled by any party except for ZANU PF citing the example of the March 2008 elections where ZANU PF lost to MDC but refused to relinquish power.

Bindura
In Bindura, Concession a base has allegedly been established at Pagomo Taven, a bar belonging to ZANU PF Member of Parliament, Richard Chirungwe. The purpose of the base, according to sources is to persecute anyone who speaks against the Kariba Draft Constitution crafted by ZANU PF and MDC. ZANU PF has, on countless occasions supported the draft as it retains the executive Presidency and remains mum on justiciable Bill of Rights.

Mberengwa
Bases have allegedly been established in Mberengwa where night vigils are allegedly taking place under the stewardship of ZANU PF supporters to 'conscientise' the community on the Kariba Draft and how it should be used as the key reference point in the constitution making process. The MDC reports that the setting up of bases has spread to other areas including Shamva and Wedza.

Failure by government to decisively deal with perpetrators of post election violence has adversely affected progress towards the realization of peace and unity in Zimbabwe. As long as the government continues to sideline issues of transitional justice, Zimbabwe will experience a reincarnation of the post 29 March violence.

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