Zimbabwe's government is set to hold hearings into the Gukurahundi massacres of the 1980s, a dark chapter in the country's history that saw an estimated 20,000 people killed.
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- Survivors recall severe violence during the Gukurahundi massacres, including killings and mutilations.
- The 5th Brigade, under Robert Mugabe, carried out the operation targeting alleged dissidents. 34s
- Estimates suggest more than 20,000 people were killed, but no prosecutions have occurred. 53s
- President Mnangagwa, who was security minister at the time, has called for public hearings. 1m 11s
- Concerns remain about the impartiality of the process, as current leaders were involved in the events. 1m 22s