HARARE – The MDC reports that 55 Zanu (PF) torture bases, staffed with party youths, militia and war vets, are still operational around the country. This is despite the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the two main parties last week in which all concerned condemned violence and pledged to put at end to it.
Comprehensive reports compiled by the MDC in Manicaland and Masvingo show that activities at the bases continue unabated – including interrogation and punishing of returning MDC supporters who fled political violence. The bases also serve as vetting centres for people who want to leave their wards to visit or to seek medical attention for injuries sustained at the hands of Mubabe’s thugs.
“People are virtually being held prisoner in their home areas – unable to move without permission from Zanu (PF) officials. It’s unbelievable,” said an independent analyst.
The location of the bases and the names of those in charge (where known) are as follows:
Ward 9 ,Zvavahera BC, Lyson Munyira; Ward 17 Basera BC – Joseph Mudziwepasi,; Chikarudzo BC – Evans Ruchaka; Muchakata BC; Mukwasine village – Maromo, Chipinda Ward l – Madzvamuse, Mawayamwando,Charles Mukumba, Mandinyanya, T Chakanda, Rabson Chivasa; Chemazha BC – Popotai Kunambura, Shadreck Chiteyo,Felix Masava; Murambinda; Sabi Drift, Nzvimbe Sec School. Quaga Kloof, Mauyira BC, Mavbazuva war vet office – Maxwell Chinzambwa, Mufoko, Fidelis Kaungwere; Tanda BC; Mayo BC; Bingaguru; Zvapungu BC – col Romeo; Makoni West, Mutasa Central – Col Nathaniel Tarumbwa; Mutasa South Grange Farm – war vet Muniya; Chimanimani – Nyadyadzi, Munacho, Murecherwa; Mutare West Kunesu Village, Col James Makondore, Chris Mushohwe, Nesta Mapfunde, Seke Wards 1,7, and 8; Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe; Gokwe North, Sengwa and Kana; Utsinda BC, makumbe BC, Zvavahera; Tongogara BC, Nhedziwa crèche; Chakohwa, Cashel; Ward 11 Ngezi, manhendere – Timothy Mapungwana; Checheche BC – Enock Porusingazi, Chipinge South illegal police post; Rimbi – Moms Mukwe; Rimbi B C; Chipinge RDC offices – Vhutuza; Mutiusinazita; Bhegedhe, Muzokomba BC; Baravara Muzilikazi homestead – Col Muzilikazi, P Chimbare; Betera; Headlands Eagles Nest – Senator Sakupwanya; Makoni West – Fidelis Kangwere; Bikita East Ward 25 – Councillor Magirazi, Chief Budzi, Chief Mazungunye, Salisio Janyure, Wilson Makonya, Crispen Mashanda, Tore Ngorima, Charles Chinyika, Gukwa, Rovanai Bhenyu, Jaison Mudisi, Simon Masosonore;
Bikita East ward 13 – Chief Clemence Vengai, Tobias Jaboon, Obert Badarai, Chief Marozva, Stan Chabvepi, Phineas Mundiki, Kilford Gwanda, Manyunyure Gashira, Simba Murindi, Mrs Tachiona, Mabasa, Mrs Maperezano, Clever Jinjika (These perpetrators are carrying out operation code named ‘ Wakanga Wandepi?’ (Where had you gone to?) To the villagers who had been hiding and now returning to their homes. They are being made to pay a fine in cash or livestock.).
Zaka North ward 10 – Luckson Mada, Cladious Kanonge, Pirato Piki, Mandizvidza, Jeketera, Phinias Marowa, Lovemore Padare, Garikai Nechaziva and Daniel Chiweshe – These are kraal heads and war veterans threatening people who are returning from hiding to pay fines. Zaka Ward 5 – Chenjerai Munhungowarwa, Simbarashe Chimurivo, Jefita Mavhenyengwa, Richard Vhovha, Taison Chandiregera, Alex Makinenzva, Musiiwa Mauta, Jelous Togarepi, Alex Tivabarire and Handifari Mufandaidza – These are the people who are threatening those returning from hiding to pay a fine either in cash or kind.
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