For still to be known reasons, scores of members of the Zimbabwe National Army stormed into the Balagwe Village, the Kezi area of Matobo District, in Matabeleland South striking fear among the villagers.
The armed men are at present camped at the place, a ZimEye correspondent narrates.
During the Gukurahundi disturbances in the early 80’s Balagwe Village, was one of those that suffered the worst of the atrocities as it was the centre of the soldiers’ concentration camp. This was then the same place where hundreds of people were killed and thrown into disused mine shafts at Balagwe mine.
The mines remain untouched since that period.
The unexplained sudden return of heavily armed soldiers into the village has sent terror and fear among the community as they remember the Gukurahundi days.
A number of villagers have started fleeing their homes to take refuge in Bulawayo claiming fear of part two of Gukurahundi.
Community leaders in the area refused to comment on the matter for fear of victimisation.
At the time of writing, a comment from the ZNA could not be obtained.
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Armies in Africa are meant to fight citizens, not foreign aggression. You can look all over the continent; its the same story. Politicians manipulate the army for political survival. Quite frankly, I don’t think Africa needs armies. They are more of a liability than an asset.
Armies in Africa are meant to fight citizens, not foreign aggression. You can look all over the continent; its the same story. Politicians manipulate the army for political survival. Quite frankly, I don’t think Africa needs armies. They are more of a liability than an asset.
To hell with Zanu Pf green bombers masquerading as ZNA. A political activist was abducted the Dzamara way in Gwanda.Now you camp in Balagwe to instill fear on people who are now immune to it.We are going to get you because we know where to get you when you are out of barracks.Ha dei tione.
To hell with Zanu Pf green bombers masquerading as ZNA. A political activist was abducted the Dzamara way in Gwanda.Now you camp in Balagwe to instill fear on people who are now immune to it.We are going to get you because we know where to get you when you are out of barracks.Ha dei tione.