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Grace Mugabe's Alleged Thugs Beat Miners in Mazowe Dispute, 'I Am Your Queen,' She Reportedly Said

From AllAfrica Zimbabwe · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Artisanal miners in Mazowe, Zimbabwe, reported being assaulted by AK47-wielding thugs allegedly acting on the instructions of former First Lady Grace Mugabe.
  • The incident occurred on Tuesday during a dispute over mining claims on land associated with Mugabe's family.
  • The alleged violence has drawn attention to the ongoing conflicts over mining rights in the region.

Artisanal miners in Mazowe, Zimbabwe, claim they were severely beaten by a gang armed with AK47s on Tuesday. The miners allege the thugs were acting under the direction of former First Lady Grace Mugabe. The confrontation reportedly occurred during a dispute over mining claims on land linked to Mugabe's family.

The violence has brought renewed attention to the volatile situation surrounding mining rights in Mazowe. Reports indicate that the alleged assault left several miners with broken bones and injuries, highlighting the extreme measures sometimes employed in these disputes.

This incident places Grace Mugabe at the center of controversy, echoing past accusations of her involvement in forceful land and resource acquisition. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions between artisanal miners and powerful figures over access to mineral-rich areas in Zimbabwe.

I Am Your Queen

— Grace MugabeGrace Mugabe's alleged statement to miners, indicating her authority over the disputed land.
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Originally published by AllAfrica Zimbabwe in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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