80% of violence committed by Zanu PF

The Zimbabwe Peace Project has revealed that 80,4% of violence was committed by the ruling Zanu PF during the month of March.

"As the figure above shows, most of the perpetrators of political violence for March, as is the case with all other months, were from Zanu-PF at 80.4 % of the incidences," ZPP reported. "This number increased significantly from February figure of 61.5."

The ZPP said next was MDC-T with 6.8 %, then ZRP with 6 % of the perpetrators, while Zimbabwe National Army also had incidences they perpetrated at 4.3%.

"Victims of violence for March were mainly in the 50-59 years age group; while the 40-49 years age group came second followed by the 30 -39. Like the other months, over 70 years age group had the least number of victims for March," ZPP said.

"The highest number of perpetrators was found in the 40 – 49 years age group, followed by the 50-59 years age group. The 30-39 years age was next followed by those from 60 – 69 years of age. In comparison the majority of perpetrators for February were mostly in the 50 – 59 years old age group."