I would suggest to President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa that his choice not to criticise President Mugabe is a very disturbing indictment on his views of what constitutes a fair, free and open society. At a time when the international community is galvanised to address the endemic problems that Africa faces, it is only appropriate that we look beyond poverty relief to the maintenance of good governance, transparency, the rule of law and respect for human rights for all African countries.
Zimbabwelaiset elävät erilaisen, jatkuvan terrorismin alla, jota harjoittavat viranomaiset – hallitus, poliisi, armeija – joiden pitäisi suojella kansalaisia.