"In 1997, discontented war veterans pressured the late former President Robert Mugabe to grant them $50,000 each in gratuities and additional benefits in recognition of their contributions to the liberation struggle. This demand stemmed from longstanding grievances regarding their treatment and the inadequacy of benefits provided to veterans of the war."
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Monica Mavhunga addressed the topic of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle during a session in Parliament on Wednesday
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