"They Beat Me like a Dog"

Political Persecution of Opposition Activists and Supporters in Zimbabwe

Summary

Background

Ongoing Abuses by ZANU-PF and Government-Backed Militias and "War Veterans"

Government Ban on Humanitarian Assistance

Extrajudicial Killings Prior to the Presidential Runoff

Archiford Chipiyo – Son of MDC Councilor Philimon Chipiyo, Ward 19, Unit F, Chitungwiza

Gibbs Chironga – MDC Councilor, Chiweshe

Abigail Chiroto – Wife of MDC Councilor Emmanuel Chiroto, Harare

Politically Motivated Arrests, Detentions and Police Harassment of MDC MPs

Ian Kay – MDC MP for Marondera Central Constituency

Eric Matinenga – MDC MP for Buhera South Constituency

Shepherd Mushonga – MDC MP for Mazowe Central Constituency

Pineal Denga – MDC MP for Mbare Constituency, Harare

Attacks and Beatings

Harrison Mudzuri – MDC MP for Zaka Central Constituency

Ernest Jena – Lawyer Representing the MDC, Bindura

Addressing Impunity