5th Brigade (Zimbabwe)
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The 5th Brigade was an infantry brigade of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA). The 5th Brigade was created in 1981 from three former battalions of the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA).[1] It later incorporated over 3,000 ex-ZANLA guerrillas from various units.[1] The brigade was based in Gweru and participated in the Mozambican Civil War[2] as well as a genocide known as the Gukurahundi which targeted Ndebele civilians and Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) guerrillas.[4]
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5th Brigade | |
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Active | 1981–present[1] |
Country | Zimbabwe |
Branch | Zimbabwe National Army |
Type | Infantry brigade[1] |
Role | Counter-insurgency[2] |
Size | Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Gweru, Zimbabwe[1] |
Nickname(s) | Gukurahundi[3] |
Engagements | Gukurahundi campaign Mozambican Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Perrance Shiri[2] |
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The 5th Brigade was reactivated in 2006 following a prolonged period of inactivity.[5]