source: Local Source
actor1: ZANU-PF: Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front
actor2: Civilians (Zimbabwe)
location: Mutoko
notes: On 5 Aug, ZANU youths abducted an MDC council candidate from her home in Mutoko. They blindfolded the woman and beat her. They also beat her 2 year old. The two year old died from the injuries. [women targeted: candidates for office]