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Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum<br />
Torture By State Agents In Zimbabwe<br />
57 06/06/2002<br />
Torture; property related; unlawful arrest<br />
MW (male, aged 28)<br />
Alleged Perpetrator: Inspector Muyambo and Detective Jambwa<br />
Place where incident occurred: Murambinda, Murambinda Growth Point<br />
WM is a district secretary for the MDC in Murambinda. On 6 June, the police support unit under<br />
the guidance of Murambinda Officer, Inspector Muyambo, came to his residence and demanded<br />
MDC material, MDC bank statements and weapons. Amongst the officers he also identified a<br />
Detective Jambwa from ZRP Buhera. He was taken to the police station where a cloth was tied<br />
around his eyes. He was ordered to lie down, beaten on the buttocks, under the feet and in the ribs.<br />
On 18 June they returned and cut his fence down and broke down the door in order to gain entry<br />
to his premises. He was struck across the face and taken to the police station where MDC material<br />
was demanded from him once again. On 26 June, the police came once again and searched his<br />
house. In the process they damaged the VCR, colour TV and radio. They confiscated video-tapes, a<br />
copy of the Presidential election voters roll and a file that contained the names of all the MDC<br />
executive members.<br />
58 09/06/2002<br />
Torture<br />
JM (male, aged 24)<br />
Alleged Perpetrator: unnamed<br />
Place where incident occurred: Buhera<br />
I was taken from my house by the police, accused of rape and attempted murder. They took me to<br />
the police station where they detained me for a few days. I was then taken to Murambinda Court<br />
where I was remanded in custody for a week, after which we went back to court and I was granted<br />
bail. While in custody at Buhera Police Station I was assaulted with baton sticks on my legs, soles<br />
of my feet and on my back.<br />
59 10/06/2002<br />
Torture<br />
JC (male, aged 49)<br />
Alleged Perpetrator: unnamed<br />
Place where incident occurred: Buhera<br />
Client was arrested at a beer drink for being an MDC supporter. Was assaulted all over the body<br />
and under the feet with baton sticks by the police, who were attached to the Support Unit based at<br />
Buhera Police Station. Client was taken to Buhera ZRP where he was beaten and then ordered to<br />
go and sit outside. Client suffered bruises all over the body and under the feet. Managed to escape<br />
from their custody and then to Harare. Spent a day in police custody. Came to Harare on 11 June.<br />
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