12 May, 2008

Mr. Mugabe’s Cynical Plan

New York Times, Editorial
The international community must step in quickly to insist that this next election is fair and transparent. Credible monitors from Africa and other regions must be allowed to supervise the voting and the ballot count. And they must certify the results. Bitter experience has shown that without that transparency — and pressure — Mr. Mugabe will do whatever is needed to stay in power.

Mr. Mbeki cannot sacrifice an entire country for one man.

SA govt owes victims of Burma, Zim an apology

Mail & Guardian, Mchael Trapido
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was scathing on our disgusting conduct: “”I am deeply disappointed by our vote. It is a betrayal of our own noble past. Many in the international community can hardly believe it. It is inexplicable"