source: Bulawayo24; Zim Eye; HRW
actor1: Military Forces of Zimbabwe (2017-)
actor2: Civilians (Zimbabwe)
location: Harare
notes: On 1 August 2020, the MDC Alliance spokesperson, a human rights lawyer, three MDC Alliance members (including a member of parliament - who were also abducted in May) and other civilians were arrested by soldiers and police in Harare (Harare, Harare), over an anti-government demonstration which had been planned to take place on 31 July. One of the MDC members was sexually assaulted. The arrestees were charged with participating in public gathering with intent to cause public violence, and violating the Public Health Act (Coronavirus Prevention, Containment and Prevention). [women targeted: political party supporters]