A Report on Post Election Violence

A report compiled by the Zimbabwe Human Rights
Non-Governmental Organisations Forum

August 07, 2000

There was widespread violence in the pre-election period. Most of this violence was directed at candidates and supporters of political parties in opposition to Zanu (PF), and against commercial farmers and workers on commercial farms. Regrettably violence against these persons has continued after the parliamentary elections on 24-25 June. In the cities and towns the army has been harassing and assaulting people in high density areas. There continue to be violent attacks and death threats against members and supporters of the MDC. People are still fleeing some rural areas to escape the violence. Commercial farmers and their workers continue to be attacked and threatened. This report documents the post-election violence that has taken place.

Contents

• History of the forum
• Part 1 - Violence by army and police personnel against civilians in towns
• Part 2 - Violence against members of opposition by Zanu (PF) supporters
• Part 3 - Violence and intimidation against farmers and farm workers
• Part 4 - Deaths of spectators at the National Sports Stadium
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