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Tapfumaneyi Masaya

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Tapfumaneyi Masaya (1971/1972 – 14 November 2023) was a Zimbabwean bishop and political activist from the Citizens Coalition for Change.[1]

Biography

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Masaya was kidnapped in November 2023 while campaigning for the upcoming by-elections.[2] He was later found murdered.[3][4] This was just a fortnight after CCC lawmaker Takudzwa Ngadziore was reportedly abducted and tortured.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead". BBC News. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist Tapfumaneyi Masaya found dead". The Guardian. 14 November 2023. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Tragic Demise of Bishop Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted CCC Activist Found Dead – ZimEye". Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  4. ^ MUTSAKA, FARAI (15 November 2023). "Zimbabwe's opposition says the country is going in 'a dangerous direction' after activist's killing". Times Union. Retrieved 15 November 2023.