Chinhoyi was this week the focus of Mugabes beatings as his thugs were sent out to beat and cause havoc in this tiny town.
With the constitution talks now on the table. Mugabe is choosing his beatings and torture as a way of intimidation.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
ZANU PF youths harass UN mission-journalists
ZANU-PF activists one of them claiming to be a son of a local
chief in Bikita's Maregere village on Thursday harassed a group of
journalists who had gone on a United Nations mission-field visit to
investigate children's issues in the area.
The middle aged man, approached journalists who were interviewing local
people and demanded that they should present themselves to him first before
talking to the community.
He said no issues concerning rights of the children were supposed to be
discussed with local people who are not members of the parliament led
constitution making process.
"Where are you coming from and who gave you the permission to talk to my
people without my knowledge?; which media organizations do you work for?,"
he asked, before journalists said they were coming from the state controlled
newspaper Herald and Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation.
Two members of the ZANU PF militia join the slogan-chanting youths.
"Are you sure that you are all from the Herald and ZBC?, he reiterated
before a senior official from the ministry of Information and Publicity,
Regis Chikowore intervened and told him that he was a government official
accompanying the journalists.
chief in Bikita's Maregere village on Thursday harassed a group of
journalists who had gone on a United Nations mission-field visit to
investigate children's issues in the area.
The middle aged man, approached journalists who were interviewing local
people and demanded that they should present themselves to him first before
talking to the community.
He said no issues concerning rights of the children were supposed to be
discussed with local people who are not members of the parliament led
constitution making process.
"Where are you coming from and who gave you the permission to talk to my
people without my knowledge?; which media organizations do you work for?,"
he asked, before journalists said they were coming from the state controlled
newspaper Herald and Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation.
Two members of the ZANU PF militia join the slogan-chanting youths.
"Are you sure that you are all from the Herald and ZBC?, he reiterated
before a senior official from the ministry of Information and Publicity,
Regis Chikowore intervened and told him that he was a government official
accompanying the journalists.
Zanu PF after Sikhala
Job Sikhala, the leader of recently formed breakaway political party the
MDC-99, claims he was the target of a petrol bomb attack late on Friday.
Speaking to Newsreel Sikhala said he was not home when suspected state
agents petrol bombed a minibus that was outside his St Mary's home in
Chitungwiza.
The controversial former legislator for St Mary's is convinced the incident
was engineered by ZANU PF to try and get him into a political fist fight
with the MDC, led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. This is because the
culprits behind the attack moved around in a blue Nissan Sunny vehicle that
had no number plates and were distributing MDC-T fliers, suggesting the
party was behind the attack.
"Why would the MDC-T bomb my residence then leave fliers implicating
themselves," he asked. He said the fliers also alleged that he had met
secretly with MDC-T senior figures like Finance Minister Tendai Biti, Elias
Mudzuri and Fidelis Mhashu, who are alleged to be disgruntled with
inter-party power struggles. Mhashu and Mudzuri were recently dropped in a
cabinet reshuffle while Biti is having to deal with accusations he is
leading a faction opposed to Tsvangirai.
MDC-99, claims he was the target of a petrol bomb attack late on Friday.
Speaking to Newsreel Sikhala said he was not home when suspected state
agents petrol bombed a minibus that was outside his St Mary's home in
Chitungwiza.
The controversial former legislator for St Mary's is convinced the incident
was engineered by ZANU PF to try and get him into a political fist fight
with the MDC, led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. This is because the
culprits behind the attack moved around in a blue Nissan Sunny vehicle that
had no number plates and were distributing MDC-T fliers, suggesting the
party was behind the attack.
"Why would the MDC-T bomb my residence then leave fliers implicating
themselves," he asked. He said the fliers also alleged that he had met
secretly with MDC-T senior figures like Finance Minister Tendai Biti, Elias
Mudzuri and Fidelis Mhashu, who are alleged to be disgruntled with
inter-party power struggles. Mhashu and Mudzuri were recently dropped in a
cabinet reshuffle while Biti is having to deal with accusations he is
leading a faction opposed to Tsvangirai.
Tsvangirai forced to cancel church visit
Morgan Tsvangirai was forced to cancel his scheduled visit to
the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mbungo Shrine in Defe, Gokwe at the last
minute after state security agents reportedly threatened and intimidated the
church with unspecified action.
Tsvangirai was invited to address the ZCC's annual conference at Defe Dopota
at the weekend but the church cancelled the programme citing threats and
intimidation by unnamed state security agents.
ZCC said state security agents ordered them to remove PM Tsvangirai's name
from the list of invited guests.
The issue became desperate when the church tried to resist the move. The
church insisted that if PM Tsvangirai was stopped from addressing the
congregation then no politician would be allowed to address them.
Vice President John Nkomo and MDC-M vice president Gibson Sibanda were among
the invited guests.
The politicians were expected to address ZCC members on the on-going
national healing and reconciliation process. The ZCC is one of the biggest
churches in Zimbabwe and in the region.
PM Tsvangirai's spokesperson James Maridadi, confirmed the last minute
cancellation of the Gokwe meeting in the Midlands province after reports of
intimidation and threats.
the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mbungo Shrine in Defe, Gokwe at the last
minute after state security agents reportedly threatened and intimidated the
church with unspecified action.
Tsvangirai was invited to address the ZCC's annual conference at Defe Dopota
at the weekend but the church cancelled the programme citing threats and
intimidation by unnamed state security agents.
ZCC said state security agents ordered them to remove PM Tsvangirai's name
from the list of invited guests.
The issue became desperate when the church tried to resist the move. The
church insisted that if PM Tsvangirai was stopped from addressing the
congregation then no politician would be allowed to address them.
Vice President John Nkomo and MDC-M vice president Gibson Sibanda were among
the invited guests.
The politicians were expected to address ZCC members on the on-going
national healing and reconciliation process. The ZCC is one of the biggest
churches in Zimbabwe and in the region.
PM Tsvangirai's spokesperson James Maridadi, confirmed the last minute
cancellation of the Gokwe meeting in the Midlands province after reports of
intimidation and threats.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
ICC urged to probe Zim youth militia
The International Criminal Court must probe alleged crimes against humanity after Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's youth militia launched a campaign of rape during 2008 elections, a campaign group said Wednesday.
Witness statements by rape victims, vetted by a team of international lawyers, suggest the ruling Zanu-PF unleashed "sexual terror" against women who supported the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), it said.
The charges were made by Aids-Free World, an advocacy group co-founded by the UN's former special envoy for AIDS in Africa, Stephen Lewis, after an 18-month investigation.
A legal dossier will be handed to the ICC in The Hague next month, in the hope that the court's prosecutor can launch proceedings for crimes against humanity, Lewis said.
"What we are calling for collectively is serious intervention at every level," Lewis said at a press conference at the world Aids forum in Vienna.
He urged the UN Security Council, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union to end their "criminally delinquent" silence.
"We know as we are sitting here that it's going to happen again," said Lewis.
"There's not the slightest question that Mugabe has his youth corps and his war veterans, and they are ready to do it again and the world is silent. How is it possible that he's allowed to get away with it?"
Witness statements by rape victims, vetted by a team of international lawyers, suggest the ruling Zanu-PF unleashed "sexual terror" against women who supported the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), it said.
The charges were made by Aids-Free World, an advocacy group co-founded by the UN's former special envoy for AIDS in Africa, Stephen Lewis, after an 18-month investigation.
A legal dossier will be handed to the ICC in The Hague next month, in the hope that the court's prosecutor can launch proceedings for crimes against humanity, Lewis said.
"What we are calling for collectively is serious intervention at every level," Lewis said at a press conference at the world Aids forum in Vienna.
He urged the UN Security Council, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union to end their "criminally delinquent" silence.
"We know as we are sitting here that it's going to happen again," said Lewis.
"There's not the slightest question that Mugabe has his youth corps and his war veterans, and they are ready to do it again and the world is silent. How is it possible that he's allowed to get away with it?"
Friday, July 23, 2010
International court urged to prosecute Mugabe
A leading advocacy group has called for urgent international action to prevent the “looming carnage” in Zimbabwe, warning that the next presidential election will condemn thousands of people to violence, unless there is immediate action.
The group, AIDS-Free World, has urged the United Nations Security Council to take the lead in confronting Robert Mugabe, warning that the “writing is on the wall” for more politically motivated violence ahead of possible elections. The group expressed particular concern for the safety of the country’s women, warning they could face a “grisly repeat” of the politically motivated rape campaign orchestrated by Mugabe during the 2008 elections.
Last year AIDS-Free World released a shock report detailing the horrific rape campaign against Zimbabwe’s women, as part of ZANU PF’s violent strategy to hold on to power. The report, ‘Electing to Rape: Sexual Terror in Mugabe’s Zimbabwe’, documents 380 rapes committed by 241 perpetrators, who all identified themselves to their victims as ZANU PF members. The report also detailed that the figures are just the tip of the iceberg, as many other rape victims are too fearful to come forward. Any kind of justice for the crimes has been nonexistent, and there has been no condemnation or action from either the African Union or the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The group, AIDS-Free World, has urged the United Nations Security Council to take the lead in confronting Robert Mugabe, warning that the “writing is on the wall” for more politically motivated violence ahead of possible elections. The group expressed particular concern for the safety of the country’s women, warning they could face a “grisly repeat” of the politically motivated rape campaign orchestrated by Mugabe during the 2008 elections.
Last year AIDS-Free World released a shock report detailing the horrific rape campaign against Zimbabwe’s women, as part of ZANU PF’s violent strategy to hold on to power. The report, ‘Electing to Rape: Sexual Terror in Mugabe’s Zimbabwe’, documents 380 rapes committed by 241 perpetrators, who all identified themselves to their victims as ZANU PF members. The report also detailed that the figures are just the tip of the iceberg, as many other rape victims are too fearful to come forward. Any kind of justice for the crimes has been nonexistent, and there has been no condemnation or action from either the African Union or the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
MDC-T ward chairman arrested in Mutare
The MDC structures in Manicaland have reported that the harassment, intimidation and torture of their party officials in the province have continued. In Mutare on Thursday, agents from the Law and Order division at Mutare Central Police Station arrested the MDC-T ward 11 chairman, Lovemore Kapungu.
According to the MDC-T provincial spokesperson, Pishai Muchauraya, the charge is that Kapungu uttered statements that ‘undermined’ the ZANU-PF non-elected councilor for Mutare, Esawu Mupfumi, during a meeting.
According to the MDC-T provincial spokesperson, Pishai Muchauraya, the charge is that Kapungu uttered statements that ‘undermined’ the ZANU-PF non-elected councilor for Mutare, Esawu Mupfumi, during a meeting.
MDC official assaulted during COPAC meeting
A senior MDC official taking part in a constitutional outreach meeting was on Monday severely assaulted in front of the police, who shockingly did nothing to arrest the culprits who are alleged to be ZANU PF officials.
The incident took place at Kaziro Business Centre, Madziva in Shamva North, Mashonaland Central province, on the day the consultative meetings resumed after a week long break.
Morgan Komichi, the MDC-T’s deputy national organising secretary, said they were deeply concerned by reports of the assault of Martha Muronzi, the MDC Women Assembly’s chairperson for the province.
‘The attack took place in full view of the police, the COPAC leadership and participants to the outreach program. The reason for the attack is that she submitted a written proposal to the COPAC team. The attackers are well known ZANU PF officials who branded our chairlady a sell-out for freely airing her sentiments during the meeting,’ Komichi said.
The incident took place at Kaziro Business Centre, Madziva in Shamva North, Mashonaland Central province, on the day the consultative meetings resumed after a week long break.
Morgan Komichi, the MDC-T’s deputy national organising secretary, said they were deeply concerned by reports of the assault of Martha Muronzi, the MDC Women Assembly’s chairperson for the province.
‘The attack took place in full view of the police, the COPAC leadership and participants to the outreach program. The reason for the attack is that she submitted a written proposal to the COPAC team. The attackers are well known ZANU PF officials who branded our chairlady a sell-out for freely airing her sentiments during the meeting,’ Komichi said.
MDC activist stabbed by ZANU PF youths
An MDC activist in Gokwe is fighting for his life in hospital this week after he was attacked by two ZANU PF youths and stabbed.
The attack against MDC activist Tongai Ground happened on Monday at Gokwe Centre after the two youths accused him of causing their arrest in 2008. The pair, Siyaseni Chatemera and Tawanda Kukama, were arrested for assaulting Ground during the presidential election run-off in 2008.
The attack against MDC activist Tongai Ground happened on Monday at Gokwe Centre after the two youths accused him of causing their arrest in 2008. The pair, Siyaseni Chatemera and Tawanda Kukama, were arrested for assaulting Ground during the presidential election run-off in 2008.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Mugabes and his thugs try to take over some farms
Supporters of Robert Mugabe have left a German-owned property following threats that aid from Berlin would be cut off, a German embassy spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Observers said it is believed to be the first time that diplomatic pressure against Mugabe's administration had succeeded since he launched a revolutionary land reform programme in 2000, driving 4 500 white farming families off their property and setting off the collapse of the agriculture-based economy.
Three farms, owned by German citizen Heinrich von Pezold, which produce coffee, tea, fruit and timber in the Chipinge district in the south-east of the country were invaded by mobs in early June.
Although the farms are covered by a decade-old bilateral investment protection agreement, police refused to take action against the invaders
Observers said it is believed to be the first time that diplomatic pressure against Mugabe's administration had succeeded since he launched a revolutionary land reform programme in 2000, driving 4 500 white farming families off their property and setting off the collapse of the agriculture-based economy.
Three farms, owned by German citizen Heinrich von Pezold, which produce coffee, tea, fruit and timber in the Chipinge district in the south-east of the country were invaded by mobs in early June.
Although the farms are covered by a decade-old bilateral investment protection agreement, police refused to take action against the invaders
Thursday, July 8, 2010
No Mugabe at the wold Cup Finals Please
Well FIFA sadly went along and had it's world cup in south Africa despite calls for it to be moved due to South Africas support of Mugabe.
Now i have asked FIFA to see to it that Mugabe is not at the final.
Mugabe needs to watch the final from a prison cell.
Now i have asked FIFA to see to it that Mugabe is not at the final.
Mugabe needs to watch the final from a prison cell.
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