Plot to assassinate MDC officials unearthed.

A group of 18 snipers has been assembled in Harare in a bid to assassinate MDC officials following the defeat of Zanu PF in the 29 March elections.

The killers have set up a satellite base opposite Support Unit in Chikurubi, Harare.

The team has been supplied with 10 new Toyota Hilux single cab vehicles which have number plates that range from ABD 1650 to 1659 among other equipment.

Their main targets in the operation; are all MDC officials including Members of Parliament and key members of the MDC secretariat based at Harvest House in central Harare.

They have been briefed to kill or maim those officials who are involved in the day to day operations of the party.

The Zanu PF youth militia and other armed people purporting to be from the ZNA and police have been assaulting MDC supporters across the country in an attempt to cripple the operations of the party following victory in the 29 March elections.

At least 20 MDC activists have been killed by Zanu PF members while hundreds have been displaced from their homes after they had been burnt or destroyed.

The displaced MDC supporters are now in need of humanitarian assistance.

Scores of MDC activists have also been arrested on trumped up charges across the country as efforts to weaken the party mount.

However, the MDC remains resolute it will emerge victorious following its impressive performance in the elections.

Last week Harvest House was raided by the police who took away important MDC documents including computers in its attempts to stifle the operations of the party.

Statement issued by the MDC May 2 2008