In civilized societies, charges of treason and sabotage are considered of such serious import that the 'niceties' to be found within the civilian judicial system are dispensed with.

It may take months for the necessary investigations to be completed and the charges brought up - and the networks of crime unearthed, investigated and disrupted. Often certain methods of interrogation are employed which are not usually encountered within the civilian systems. And the apprehended subjects may not be heard from by their families for months - and even years.

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In cases involving terrorism, sabotage and treason, the evidence available may compromise the country's national security.if widely reported.

The MPs seem to be unaware that the imposition of economic sanctions on a country is tantamount to a declaration of war. Multitudes o Zimbabweans have lost their lives as a result of the hostile actions taken by Zimbabwe's enemies. Zimbabwe is in a state of war. Zimbabwe needs a parallel military system.

Does MDC count among friends those foreign enemies whose actions kill Zimbabweans? Would it do similarly if it was the political party in power at the moment?

MDC must tell Zimbabweans what its stand is regarding to crimes of terrorism, treason and sabotage - and whether MDC would take any action against any enemies, within and without - so as to protect the people only after the people of Zimbabwe have been harmed.

Are the MDC MPs and ministers sworn to (retroactively) protect the citizens only AFTER they have been harmed - or maybe (proactive) ONLY in cases where they are likely to be harmed by an agent OTHER THAN UK and its rhodies?

Civilized societies consider issues that impinge on a country's sovereignty and national security to be above politics - because they have serious consequences for the nation and its people regardless of the party in power.

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Regardless of whatever political party is in power for the moment, the people's security and the survival of the sovereign republic are paramount and more important than the comforts of a disgruntled element.

We may assume (with some reservations - in the light of the the potential national security risk arising from the baggage of supremacist, native-hating rhodies that the MDC and its foreign colonial masters have dragged along into government) that MDC would not condone treason, sabotage nor terrorism - regardless of the political affiliations of the culprits - if it was the party in power. Neither does ZANU.

Therein lies the common hard stand that Zimbabwe must take with regard to certain crimes against the state.

Suspected terrorists and saboteurs who would unleash crimes upon the people and the republic must not be treated lightly, just to protect an "agrreement" - else such a "criminal" agreement may not stand scrutiny and deserves te be renounced by the people of Zimbabwe.

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Military courts exist in the democracy of USA. Zimbabwe needs it - to protect itself from elements like Bennett and his paid 'activist' saboteurs of possible foreign allegiance.

And Zimbabwe needs no guidelines or threats from anyone regarding how best to protect itself.

On the 'Top Zimbabwe Stories' page there are 12 entries from 'Gono's Gazette' and 16 from 'The Herald' out of a total of 36.

I have come to the conclusion that allAfrica is not a reliable news source. I am not going to waste anymore time on this site.

Goodbye everyone. Its been fun.

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Well, if it doesn't bother you awt... I'll let it slide for awhile. Anyway, this is what I've observed.

1/Those 2 papers seem to save up articles and flood allafrica all at once. A lot of the pieces they submit are up to 2 weeks old and passed off as 'recent'.

2/I've read 'Headline' stories on Google news that I don't even see here. That leads me to suspect those papers are trying to bury topical and relevant news.

I don't want to be a conspiracy nut so I'll try to keep an open mind and am willing to accept there are other reasons... for now.

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Little pea-like brain Hollowjaw, who cares what nonsense come out of your filthy mouth!

Q:Do you know how people communicated long distances in Africa before the telephone?

A:Bongos!

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On the contrary, you should show more determination to help Zimbos get rid of the devil, the world's worst pariah, criminal Mugabe!

Noble 1 don't forget these guys from Allafrica also must have a look at other countries in Africa.Because it's a mess almost everywhere in Africa a lot is going on and Zimbabwe is not exactly the epic centre of worldevents.So give it some time and listen on youtube to "gimme shelter extended".This unreleased version of the Rolling Stones track (let it bleed albumcover with the cake, 8.42 or so)could give you some new energy.Good baseline!Have fun!!

Thanks, I'll check that out. the Stones are badass good!

In case you didn't know, on the top of the screen on googlenews and allafrica there is a window to select which country you want news from.

And I agree with you guys, The Herald is funny in an alternate reality, parallel universe kind of way. LOL

Hello baasi Prem ... who was born and bred in, for and by apartheid and racist settler elements who think they are European even though they have been many generations on the soil of mother Afrika, who is still living in his apartheid environment, who is , day and night, working for the return of apartheid and who is working hard to get Mabwe of Zimbabwe to fight among themselves and for ever prays to set Zimbabwe on fire. Hello baasi Prem!

Noble1 - stick with it, my friend. These articles come in waves and often the Mugabe rags don't feature. In any event, I love reading the morning comics, such as The Herlad, don't you?

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Noble 1, Goodbye!!!! I'm happy to see you go. You real have not contributed much. You have failed to understand that on this blog people are not necessary going to follow your views.

GOODBYE AGAIN...DO NOT COMMEBACK

Thank you very much!

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My degrees are proudly from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ if you must know. Hence, my degrees are still at home, safe with my parents over there. You can accuse me of lying all you like, but you cant prove it, and I know that I am telling the truth. I have no reason to lie. You're just making a mountain out of a molehill here because you have nothing else! So pathetic.

Awt, I got my degri at Fot Hair in EEstun Kep, I have one in economics, But Bob-e-jaan got won as wel but in Ecocomics. He very funy man.

Oh dear Phiri, I'm not going anywhere. I was merely expressing my frustration regarding this website. I don't expect anyone to agree with my views. But I assure you that I will continue to contribute my opinion.

I'm sorry to disapoint you. :0p

Noble1, it is typical of Phiri. He is only pleased with you when you pat him on the back but the moment you express yourself in disagreement to his statements, then Phiri goes into a huff. He is a very unstable fellow who even though he now says he wants Mugabe out, still wallows very much on racial divides. Uncool.

Reliable news source? In Africa? I really don't think you're going to find one. There are no news sites in Africa that tell people what they actually need to hear, there are only news sites that tell you what you WANT to hear, and news sites that tell your enemies what they WANT to hear.

Who cares about the truth when you can have drama?