GOKWE - Five MDC members have been brutalized by Zanu (PF) supporters for wearing party regalia. According to a report dated July 24, 2009, five MDC activists have been assaulted by Zanu (PF) supporters and members of the Zimbabwe National Army in July. One of them was seriously injured and is currently receiving medical attention.The report said all the cases were reported to the police but only one was acted upon.
The victims are Never Murandu and Musungwa Ellarita who were attacked by two soldiers identified as Dube and Kwashi in Gokwe Kana in early July.
In Mashonaland Easts Uzumba, Tafirei Tofiromutsa, Fabion Chipiso and Ebba Katiyo were badly assaulted by Zanu (PF) militia. Apply Katiyo, Albert Mabu and Sarah Mabulate were attacked last week.
MDC Director of security, Kisimusi Dhlamini, who unveiled the report, said he was worried by the lack of protection by the law.
We wonder who is benefiting from these actions. We are surprised to receive reports of violence on our members especially perpetrated by soldiers and security agents. It is our prayer that the government, through the organ of National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration, should seriously start its long overdue responsibility, said Dhlamini.
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