International Freedom of Expression Exchange Clearing House (Toronto)
9 April 2008
Foreign journalists and rights activists were detained last week and offices of Zimbabwe's main opposition party were ransacked, ominous signs that President Robert Mugabe will engage in a post-election crackdown in trying to avert threats to his 28-year rule, say the Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) and other IFEX members.
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'We must commend President Mugabe and Zanu-PF for creating a political atmosphere and demonstrating a flexible approach, in the face of Britain and American attempts to force illegal and racist regime change in the name of democracy and human rights'.
Wonderful comment. Anybody remember the N.Korean killing troops in Zim in the 80's? Anybody remember the way Mugabe handled Joshua Nkomo? Anybody remember the killings again in 2001/2. Anybody remember, or better seen the goon squads maiming and killing this year.
When a legal and sanctioned leader of the opposition is battered by the Mugabe Goons, something will give and is now in the process of 'giving'
Seriously, you Zanu PF people - Judiciary, Police, Finance, advisors or even just supporters.......do be very carefull to hide yourselves before the end of this year or you will become the objects of the 'eye for an eye' truisim prevalent in Africa.
It's time for the people of Zimbabwe to rise up and launch a "murambatsvina" on the tsotis that have stolen the election and the country.