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Brutal attack on Zimbabwe MP is ‘worse than Robert Mugabe era’Brutal attack on Zimbabwe MP is ‘worse than Robert Mugabe era’

The abduction, torture and sexual assault of Zimbabwe’s youngest MP and two opposition party workers has raised fears of a new wave of terror by security thugs loyal to the ruling party.

The abduction, torture and sexual assault of Zimbabwe’s youngest MP and two opposition party workers has raised fears of a new wave of terror by security thugs loyal to the ruling party.

The ordeal inflicted on Joanah Mamombe, 27, and two female youth leaders is being cited by critics of President Mnangagwa as further evidence that his administration is more brazen and savage than Robert Mugabe’s.

Ms Mamombe, whose constituency is in the capital Harare, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova, from the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC), were dumped from a moving car at dawn on Friday, two days after being arrested for demonstrating against food shortages.

The MP’s husband, Mlilo Mfundo, said the trauma had left her often unable to speak Three female opposition members were this week abducted leading to an outcry and diplomatic concerns raised by the United States, United Kingdom and Canada

On Friday (May 15) all three were found having been assaulted and abandoned along a road, the main opposition Movement for Democratic Change confirmed in a tweet.

The three included a sitting lawmaker, MP Joanna Mamombe and youth leaders Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marov.

They were reportedly arrested on Wednesday while they held a demonstration over the government’s Covid-19 response.Reports said they were protesting effects of an ongoing virus lockdown on the most vulnerable section of society.

“Lawyers just informed us that Cecilia Chimbiri , Joana Mamombe and Netsai Marova victims of enforced disappearance, were dumped and found late last night.

“Sadly, they are in bad shape having been subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.

These rogue regime terror tactics!” disputed leader of the MDC Nelson Chamisa tweeted.Cecillia Chimbiri, Hon. Joanna Mamombe & Netsai Marova were found badly beaten & dumped along Bindura Road.

They have since been rescued with the help of our lawyers.

The Police attended the scene. They’re currently in the process of checking into a medical centre for treatment. pic.twitter.com/STzXixghBe   

Reference: — MDC Zimbabwe (@mdczimbabwe) May 15, 2020

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