ZIPRA war veterans are calling for recognition of the survivors of the 1978 Mkushi Camp bombing, which targeted a training camp for female combatants in Zambia. The attack, carried out by Rhodesian forces, left many women killed or injured. Petros Sibanda, ZIPRA war veterans' secretary-general, emphasized the need for the government to acknowledge these survivors during national events, pointing out that while some veterans receive compensation, the survivors of Mkushi remain largely forgotten.
Sibanda highlighted that the Mkushi Camp, one of several ZIPRA training centers, played a significant role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. Despite their contributions, he said the survivors and fallen heroes are excluded from national commemorations and have not received compensation or official recognition. Sibanda called for their story to be integrated into the national narrative, with a dedicated memorial to honor their sacrifices.
Sibanda highlighted that the Mkushi Camp, one of several ZIPRA training centers, played a significant role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. Despite their contributions, he said the survivors and fallen heroes are excluded from national commemorations and have not received compensation or official recognition. Sibanda called for their story to be integrated into the national narrative, with a dedicated memorial to honor their sacrifices.
