THIS week the Zimbabwe Independent — which last month began publishing fresh stories based on our ground-breaking investigation into the Marange alluvial diamonds discovery and subsequent looting — continues to lay bare the vicious savagery which engulfed the area when the government unleashed security forces on illegal panners, fortune seekers and innocent citizens who were caught in the crossfire. This special series is supported by the Investigative Journalism Fund.
By Elias Mambo/Obey Manayiti
We narrate the story of 33-year-old Fungai Ziduche, who lost one of his testicles, after being tortured by security details in Marange. Ziduche met his fate at the hands of soldiers and police who perpetrated gross human rights abuses during Operation Hakudzokwi, a drastic security dragnet meant to flush out illegal diamond panners and dealers.
Source : The Zimbabwe Independent
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