Activists forced into hiding

A number of Gokwe activists have fled their homes fearing for their lives following threats by state security agents and political thugs for organising a peace building meeting last week.

Coordinated by the Centre for Community Development in Zimbabwe, the meeting was disrupted by suspected Central Intelligence Organisation operatives and Zanu (PF) activists, who have threatened people with death.

“The headmaster and teachers at Nyamhara Primary School are also under fire for allowing the meeting to take place there,” George Makoni, the CCDZ Information Officer, told The Zimbabwean.

The aborted meeting was part of an ongoing initiative to promote peace and political tolerance in areas previously known as ‘‘no-go areas’’ for those opposed to Zanu (PF).

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