 righthand says: "They kicked my breasts, which are still badly swollen. They took me to a graveyard and raped me again. When I was trying to stop them, they took a hot wire and burned my hand. They looted my body like I was dead. They took my ID card and all my money." Yvonne's experience was similar, but her assault was sustained during a long night at a detention centre run by Zanu-PF. "They came to my place at 8pm on June 9. I was with my baby. They told me to surrender all my MDC regalia and cards. They wanted my ID card." Stealing identity cards has become standard practice for Zanu-PF militias. Without ID, opposition supporters will be prevented from voting on June 27. [i] "They took me to their base," says Yvonne. "One guy raped me on the way. They poured cold water on me all night, so I was freezing. They beat me over and over again with rods. They beat my genitals, legs, back, buttocks and head. They called me names. They said I[b]... God...such animals should not be spared at any cost! If it is real... Incredible! It must be proved and punished. Anywhere. There is nothing in common with election. Aggravated crime. If it is real... Incredible! It must be proved and punished. Anywhere. There is nothing in common with election. Aggravated crime.No significant natural resources there that US companies aren't already getting under Mugabe, so don't count on the US championing any humanitarian investigation against him. cjartists - that's hitting the nail on the head. Hence Rwanda. This is SO sad!!!! I didn't get into the details of what the election had to do with this woman being raped. What I am aware of is an everyday fact that these women endure everyday of their lives! My heart breaks for them. It seems to me that if we are going to "liberate" any nation,country, tribe or otherwise it should be in Africa. Those poor souls need the help more than any other in my opinion! |
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