War veterans and squatters slaughter cattle on Rise Home Farm 25 Km's north east of the capital April 21. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally occupied by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. Two white farmers have been killed and several farm houses burnt to the ground since the crisis began in February.

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War veterans and squatters eat and drink outside their shelters on Rise Home Farm April 21. The veterans have taken over the farm 25 Km's north east of the capital and are slaughtering cattle for food. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally occupied by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. Two white farmers and several black farm workers have been killed and several farm houses burnt to the ground since the crisis began in February.

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Zimbabwe National Army officers on an excercise at the entrance to Atlanta Farm 25 Km's north east of the capital April 21. The farm has been invaded by militant war veterans and squatters with the farmhouse and labour quarters burnt. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally occupied by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. Two white farmers have been killed and several farm houses burnt to the ground since the crisis began in February.

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Handout photograph of Zimbabwean farmer Brendan Jowett in a Harare hospital after being attacked in the late evening of April 18. Jowett was beaten and two white women were raped in an attack on a farm south of Harare, Tuesday night. Zimbabwean police had no information whether the rapes were politically motivated. Zimbabwe farmers said April 20 that two homesteads were touched on Thursday by self-styled war veterans driving the state-sanctioned land-grab campaign in which four people have died. 

Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi (L) speaks to white Zimbabwean farmers at a meeting and members of the media in Marondera April 20. Hunzi said after the meeting that farm occupations would continue, but called for a "cessation of hostilities" in the struggle for control of the country's white-owned farms. 

Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi speaks to white Zimbabwean farmers at a meeting in Marondera April 20. Hunzi said after the meeting that farm occupations would continue, but called for a "cessation of hostilities" in the struggle for control of the country's white-owned farms. 

Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai Hunzvi whose supporters have occupied hundreds of white-owned commerical farms, called a meeting with farmers April 20, where he announced a "cessation of hostilities". [President Mugabe, under heavy fire from abroad, meanwhile invited regional leaders to talks on Zimbabwea's land crisis and congo's civil war. ] 

Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi speaks to white Zimbabwean farmers at a meeting in Marondera April 20. Hunzi said after the meeting that farm occupations would continue, but called for a "cessation of hostilities" in the struggle for control of the country's white-owned farms.

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A Zimbabwean farm labourer carries away his mattress after the labour compound on Pied Piper farm was attacked and burnt by so-called war veterans April 20. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally occupied by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. Two white farmers have been killed and several farm houses burnt to the ground since the crisis began in February.

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Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi (L) speaks to white Zimbabwean farmers at a meeting and members of the media in Marondera April 20. Hunzi said after the meeting that farm occupations would continue, but called for a "cessation of hostilities" in the struggle for control of the country's white-owned farms.

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Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai Hunzvi whose supporters have occupied hundreds of white-owned commerical farms, called a meeting with farmers April 20, where he announced a "cessation of hostilities". President Mugabe, under heavy fire from abroad, meanwhile invited regional leaders to talks on Zimbabwea's land crisis and congo's civil war.

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War veterans ride on a trailer loaded with goods next to killed white farmer David Stevens' Arizona Farm near Macheke north of Harare April 20. Zimbabwe said Apirl 20 it would host regional talks in the Victoria Falls resort April 21 on the country's deepening crisis over invasions of white-owned farms.

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (L) speaks at a press conference flanked by war veteran leader Chenjerai Hunzvi April 19. Mugabe said after talks with white farmers and leaders of war veterans occupying lands that there would be no immediate withdrawal of the invaders. 

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe speaks at a press conference at State House in the capital April 19 after meeting with the leaders of the Commercial farmers Union (CFU) Tim Henwood and war veteran leader Chenjerai Hunzvi. Mugabe said after talks with white farmers and leaders of war veterans occupying lands that there would be no immediate withdrawal of the invaders 

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (L) speaks at a press conference flanked by war veteran leader Chenjerai Hunzvi April 19. Mugabe said after talks with white farmers and leaders of war veterans occupying lands that there would be no immediate withdrawal of the invaders.

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe speaks at a press conference at State House in the capital April 19 after meeting with the leaders of the Commercial farmers Union (CFU) Tim Henwood and war veteran leader Chenjerai Hunzvi. Mugabe said after talks with white farmers and leaders of war veterans occupying lands that there would be no immediate withdrawal of the invaders.

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe speaks at a press conference flanked by President of the Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) Tim Henwood (L) and war veteran leader Chenjerai Hunzvi April 19. Mugabe said after talks with white farmers and leaders of war veterans occupying lands that there would be no immediate withdrawal of the invaders.

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Martin Olds, (pictured) was killed by war veterans on his Compensation farm 100 Km's north west of Bulawayo April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Cathy Olds, who's husband Martin was killed by war veterans on their Compensation farm 100 Km's north of Bulawayo, is comforted by a friend John Zurnamar April 19. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours of 18 April, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Farm labourers from Compensation Farm whose owner Martin Olds, was killed by war veterans, wait outside his house April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms. 

A police photographer takes picture of the body of Zimbabwean farmer Martin Olds who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms. 

Neighbouring farmers of Martin Olds, who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18, lift his body onto the back of a truck. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killing Olds and setting fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government-sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms. 

A press driver crosses the farmyard of Zimbabwean commercial farmer Martin Olds, the second white farmer who was killed by war veterans in their land sizure campaign and who burned down his house and truck at the Compasion Farm in Nyamandhlovu south of Harare April 18. President Mugabe said he would not order war veterans to vacate nearly 1,000 commercial farms they have illegally occupied since February.

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe lays a wreath at the National Heros memorial to mark Zimbabe's 20th anniversary of independence April 18. Mugabe speaking after a second white farmer was murdered by war veterans, branded white farmers "enemies of Zimbabwe" on Tuesday.

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Zimbabwean Gloria Olds mother to Martin Olds, the second white commercial farmer to be killed by war vetrans in their land seizure campaign mourns her son who was killed at his Compasion Farmer in Nyamandhlovu south of Harare April 18. President Mugabe said he would not order war veterans to vacate nearly 1,000 commercial farms they have illegally occupied since February.

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Farm labourers from Compensation Farm whose owner Martin Olds, was killed by war veterans, wait outside his house April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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An unidentified neighbor of Zimbabwean farmer Martin Olds, who was killed by war veterans outside his house, tucks a tarpaulin over the body April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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A police photographer takes picture of the body of Zimbabwean farmer Martin Olds who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Neighbouring farmers of Martin Olds, who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18, lift his body onto the back of a truck. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killing Olds and setting fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government-sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Maria Stevens, from Swedish and Spanish descent, with her two year old twin boys Warren (C) and Sebastian during an interview April 17. Stevens husband Dave, a commercial farmer, was abducted and then murdered by war veterans, who shot him twice at point blank range April 15. Five other farmers from the same Virginia farming area were abducted and severley beaten when the went to find and rescue Stevens. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Maria Stevens, from Swedish and Spanish descent, with her two year old twin boys Warren (C) and Sebastian during an interview April 17. Stevens husband Dave, a commercial farmer, was abducted and then murdered by war veterans, who shot him twice at point blank range April 15. Five other farmers from the same Virginia farming area were abducted and severley beaten when the went to find and rescue Stevens. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Maria Stevens, from Swedish and Spanish descent, with her two year old twin boys Warren (F) and Sebastian during an interview April 17. Stevens husband Dave, a commercial farmer, was abducted and then murdered by war veterans, who shot him twice at point blank range April 15. Five other farmers from the same Virginia farming area were abducted and severley beaten when the went to find and rescue Stevens. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe speaks to party supporters on his arrival at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe speaks to party supporters on his arrival at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean supporters of the ruling ZANU (PF) party sing and dance at the arrival of President Robert Mugabe at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told the supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1,000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe raises his fist while shouting party slogans on his arrival at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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War veteran leader Chino Timba (L) shakes his fist at farm manager Ian Kennaird on Glenara Estates 20 Km's north of Harare April 14. The war veterans, who invaded the farm 7 April, have said that they will not move off the farms despite a High Court ruling and a directive [from the Vice President Joseph Msika who is Acting President ]. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

War veteran leader Chino Timba (L) shakes his fist at farm manager Ian Kennaird on Glenara Estates 20 Km's north of Harare April 14. The war veterans, who invaded the farm 7 April, have said that they will not move off the farms despite a High Court ruling and a directive from the Vice President Joseph Msika who is Acting President. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Armed war veterans occupy a white-owned farm called Bunks Hill in Harare April 13.[ Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Armed war veterans occupy a white owned farm called BunksHill in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, [Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Armed war veterans occupy a white owned farm called BunksHill in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, [Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Zimbabweans line up to go and work at Bunkshill farm owned by a white man and occupied by armed war veterans in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, [Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Zimbabwe citizens register to be allocated a piece of land in Harare April 13. The Zimbabwe government asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties on the strength of a second court order on Thursday. 

Zimbaweans, ready to build their homes on an occupied land, wave agriculture tools in Harare April 13. The Zimbabwe government asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Zimbabwean farmer Rijk Danckwerts describes his plans to develop Bunkers Hill farm at the edge of the city into a housing estate April 13. Around 1500 war veterans, civil servants and people from the suburbs have invaded the farm. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean farm invaders register for land on Bunkers Hill farm at the edge of the capital April 13. Around 1500 war veterans, civil servants and people from the suburbs invaded the property. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean farmer Rijk Danckwerts describes his plans to develop Bunkers Hill farm at the edge of the city into a housing estate April 13. Around 1500 war veterans, civil servants and people from the suburbs have invaded the farm. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean farmer's wife Lizl Retzhoff looks out of the broken windows of her house on Lonely Park farm 30 Km's east of Harare April 12. War veterans who attacked the homestead and smashed windows and broke into the house stealing food and alcohol were chased away by farm labourers from Retzhoff's and neighbouring farms. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean farmer Paul Retzhoff with his wife Liz describes how war veterans broke into his homestead on Lonely Park farm 30 Km's east of Harare April 12. The war veterans who smashed windows and broke into the house stealing food and alcohol were chased away by farm labourers from Retzhoff's and neighboring farms. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean farmer's wife Lizl Retzhoff looks out of the broken windows of her house on Lonely Park farm 30 Km's east of Harare April 12. War veterans who attacked the homestead and smashed windows and broke into the house stealing food and alcohol were chased away by farm labourers from Retzhoff's and neighbouring farms. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean farmer Paul Retzhoff with his wife Liz describes how war veterans broke into his homestead on Lonely Park farm 30 Km's east of Harare April 12. The war veterans who smashed windows and broke into the house stealing food and alcohol were chased away by farm labourers from Retzhoff's and neighboring farms. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean farmer Gerald Smith (2nd L) who was attacked and beaten by farm invaders in March relates his ordeal at a meeting of the Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) in Karoi,200 Km's north-west of Harare April 11. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded following the government's defeat in a constitutional referendum and ahead of parliamentary elections.

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Zimbabwean police and a farm security guard at the locked gates of Pearson Farm, owned by farmer Rob Marshall, 30 km's north of the capital April 10. The police are consulting with local war veterans and villagers, who have invaded the farm, as to who will be allowed to enter the property. Marshall has been given permission to enter his own farmyard. Police asked Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday to set aside an order evicting black war veterens from mainly white-owned farms, angering farm owners by saying they could not enforce the measure. 

Zimbabwean commercial farmer Rob Marshall stands outside the locked and police protected yard of his Pearson Farm 30 kilometers north of Harare April 10. The police are consulting with local war veterans and villagers, who have invaded the farm, as to who will be allowed to enter the property. Marshall has been given permission to enter his own farmyard. Police asked Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday to set aside an order evicting black war veterens from mainly white-owned farms, angering farm owners by saying they could not enforce the measure. 

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HAR101:ZIMBABWE-FARMS:MAZOE,ZIMBABWE,10APR00 - Zimbabwean commercial farmer Rob Marshall stands outside the locked and police protected yard of his Pearson Farm 30 kilometers north of Harare April 10. The police are consulting with local war veterans and villagers, who have invaded the farm, as to who will be allowed to enter the property. Marshall has been given permission to enter his own farmyard. Police asked Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday to set aside an order evicting black war veterens from mainly white-owned farms, angering farm owners by saying they could not enforce the measure. 

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HAR102:ZIMBABWE-FARMS:MAZOE,ZIMBABWE,10APR00 - Zimbabwean police and a farm security guard at the locked gates of Pearson Farm, owned by farmer Rob Marshall, 30 km's north of the capital April 10. The police are consulting with local war veterans and villagers, who have invaded the farm, as to who will be allowed to enter the property. Marshall has been given permission to enter his own farmyard. Police asked Zimbabwe's High Court on Monday to set aside an order evicting black war veterens from mainly white-owned farms, angering farm owners by saying they could not enforce the measure. 

Adrian Herun (seated bottom left) is assaulted by a crowd of war veterans and villagers in front of his Ardingly Farm house in Karoi, 200 km's north of of Harare April 9. The picture was taken by his wife Marion, who was locked in the house before she was dragged out. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by war veterans and villagers following the governments defeat in a constitutional referendum and upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Zimbabwean commercial famer Alex Van Leenhoff (L) talks to an unidentified leader of war veterans and villagers who invaded his farm and assaulted him April 9. The farm invaders forced Van Leenhoff to sign a document handing over half his farm to them. Over 800 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded following the government's defeat in a constitutional referendum and ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Zimbabwean commercial famer Alex Van Leenhoff describes how he was assaulted by war veterans and villagers April 9. The farm invaders forced Van Leenhoff to sign a document handing over half his farm to them. Over 800 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded following the government's defeat in a constitutional referendum and ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

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Zimbabwean commercial famer Tommy Bayley rides an old bicycle ahead of war veterans and villagers, who invaded his farm Danbury Park 30 Km's north west of Harare April 8, to an abondoned house to use as temporary shelter. Over 800 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded following the government's defeat in a constitutional referendum and ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

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