Comments on: Breaking news: High Court rejects opposition request for results to be released http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861 This is Zimbabwe is Sokwanele's pro-democracy activist blog. It provides grassroots news and views from Zimbabwe. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:20:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Henrik http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861/comment-page-1#comment-188857 Henrik Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:27:00 +0000 http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861#comment-188857 A strategi of non violence is the right thing to do - but I'm afraid it will only work if combined with a lot of media attention from outside. For this to happen we need brave journalists and cameramen inside Zimbabwe. Sky News seem to be the best "western" source at the moment ( see the report at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmlqtyczKPM or at www.skynews.com) but Sky mostly has a UK audience. Video coverage of the assaults shown on BBC World and CNN are vital if the impact is going to spread... The UK, the US and other Western countries already want to take the situation in Zim to the UN security council, but again our friend Mbeki opposes: >>A spokesman for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, Benjamin Chang, made clear the United States would also press for a Security Council discussion about Zimbabwe's election. "We consider the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe as a concern for the international community," he said. "We intend to raise that concern on Wednesday." South Africa, which holds the rotating presidency of the 15-nation Security Council, opposes putting Zimbabwe on the meeting's agenda, saying the issue has nothing to do with international peace and security. (Reuters, Monday 14 Apr 2008) With friends like this - who needs enemies? God help Zimbabwe.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('188857','Henrik'); return false;">Reply to this comment</a> --- <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('188857','Henrik','A strategi of non violence is the right thing to do - but I\'m afraid it will only work if combined with a lot of media attention from outside. For this to happen we need brave journalists and cameramen inside Zimbabwe. \r\n\r\nSky News seem to be the best \"western\" source at the moment ( see the report at http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tmlqtyczKPM or at www.skynews.com) but Sky mostly has a UK audience. Video coverage of the assaults shown on BBC World and CNN are vital if the impact is going to spread...\r\n\r\nThe UK, the US and other Western countries already want to take the situation in Zim to the UN security council, but again our friend Mbeki opposes:\r\n\r\n>>A spokesman for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, Benjamin Chang, made clear the United States would also press for a Security Council discussion about Zimbabwe\'s election.\r\n\r\n\"We consider the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe as a concern for the international community,\" he said. \"We intend to raise that concern on Wednesday.\"\r\n\r\nSouth Africa, which holds the rotating presidency of the 15-nation Security Council, opposes putting Zimbabwe on the meeting\'s agenda, saying the issue has nothing to do with international peace and security.\r\n\r\n(Reuters, Monday 14 Apr 2008)\r\n\r\nWith friends like this - who needs enemies?\r\n\r\nGod help Zimbabwe.'); return false;">Quote from this comment</a></div> A strategi of non violence is the right thing to do – but I’m afraid it will only work if combined with a lot of media attention from outside. For this to happen we need brave journalists and cameramen inside Zimbabwe.

Sky News seem to be the best “western” source at the moment ( see the report at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmlqtyczKPM or at http://www.skynews.com) but Sky mostly has a UK audience. Video coverage of the assaults shown on BBC World and CNN are vital if the impact is going to spread…

The UK, the US and other Western countries already want to take the situation in Zim to the UN security council, but again our friend Mbeki opposes:

>>A spokesman for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, Benjamin Chang, made clear the United States would also press for a Security Council discussion about Zimbabwe’s election.

“We consider the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe as a concern for the international community,” he said. “We intend to raise that concern on Wednesday.”

South Africa, which holds the rotating presidency of the 15-nation Security Council, opposes putting Zimbabwe on the meeting’s agenda, saying the issue has nothing to do with international peace and security.

(Reuters, Monday 14 Apr 2008)

With friends like this – who needs enemies?

God help Zimbabwe.

Reply to this comment — http://www.skynews.com) but Sky mostly has a UK audience. Video coverage of the assaults shown on BBC World and CNN are vital if the impact is going to spread…\r\n\r\nThe UK, the US and other Western countries already want to take the situation in Zim to the UN security council, but again our friend Mbeki opposes:\r\n\r\n&gt;&gt;A spokesman for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, Benjamin Chang, made clear the United States would also press for a Security Council discussion about Zimbabwe\’s election.\r\n\r\n\"We consider the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe as a concern for the international community,\" he said. \"We intend to raise that concern on Wednesday.\"\r\n\r\nSouth Africa, which holds the rotating presidency of the 15-nation Security Council, opposes putting Zimbabwe on the meeting\’s agenda, saying the issue has nothing to do with international peace and security.\r\n\r\n(Reuters, Monday 14 Apr 2008)\r\n\r\nWith friends like this – who needs enemies?\r\n\r\nGod help Zimbabwe.’); return false;”>Quote from this comment
]]> By: 4th Chimurenga http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861/comment-page-1#comment-188516 4th Chimurenga Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:05:53 +0000 http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861#comment-188516 BREAKING NEWS::::::;;; ZANU PF has formally announced the begining of the 4th Chimurenga. This has been confirmed by the state run ZANU PF mouth piece, The Herald. The soldiers are now being sharpened up to fight civilians. CLick the link below and you will see their plan http://www.herald.co.zw/inside.aspx?sectid=33143&cat=1<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('188516','4th Chimurenga'); return false;">Reply to this comment</a> --- <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('188516','4th Chimurenga','BREAKING NEWS::::::;;;\r\nZANU PF has formally announced the begining of the 4th Chimurenga. This has been confirmed by the state run ZANU PF mouth piece, The Herald. The soldiers are now being sharpened up to fight civilians. CLick the link below and you will see their plan\r\n\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.herald.co.zw\/inside.aspx?sectid=33143&cat=1'); return false;">Quote from this comment</a></div> BREAKING NEWS::::::;;;
ZANU PF has formally announced the begining of the 4th Chimurenga. This has been confirmed by the state run ZANU PF mouth piece, The Herald. The soldiers are now being sharpened up to fight civilians. CLick the link below and you will see their plan

http://www.herald.co.zw/inside.aspx?sectid=33143&cat=1

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]]> By: Zvakwana http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861/comment-page-1#comment-188481 Zvakwana Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:26:16 +0000 http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861#comment-188481 This stupid, dull, cruel party called ZANU PF should be banned. It has politicized each & every sector in Zim. Sports, Judiciary,Commerce,Industry,security e.t.c. Everything is ZANU oriented. Iwe Mugabe chibva kani nhai. Hatichakudi isisu.Unonzwa nei ko. Mu Ballot waramba, Takuudza munzeve ukaramba. Urimurudzii ko? IBVA MHANI VAMWE VAPINDE. Unofunga kuti Sovereignty inodyiwa here??? Iko kudhaya bvudzi ndochii? Uri ngochani here? Are in love with your boyfriend Mbeki?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('188481','Zvakwana'); return false;">Reply to this comment</a> --- <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('188481','Zvakwana','This stupid, dull, cruel party called ZANU PF should be banned. It has politicized each & every sector in Zim. Sports, Judiciary,Commerce,Industry,security e.t.c. Everything is ZANU oriented. Iwe Mugabe chibva kani nhai. Hatichakudi isisu.Unonzwa nei ko. Mu Ballot waramba, Takuudza munzeve ukaramba. Urimurudzii ko? IBVA MHANI VAMWE VAPINDE. Unofunga kuti Sovereignty inodyiwa here??? Iko kudhaya bvudzi ndochii? Uri ngochani here? Are in love with your boyfriend Mbeki?'); return false;">Quote from this comment</a></div> This stupid, dull, cruel party called ZANU PF should be banned. It has politicized each & every sector in Zim. Sports, Judiciary,Commerce,Industry,security e.t.c. Everything is ZANU oriented. Iwe Mugabe chibva kani nhai. Hatichakudi isisu.Unonzwa nei ko. Mu Ballot waramba, Takuudza munzeve ukaramba. Urimurudzii ko? IBVA MHANI VAMWE VAPINDE. Unofunga kuti Sovereignty inodyiwa here??? Iko kudhaya bvudzi ndochii? Uri ngochani here? Are in love with your boyfriend Mbeki?
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]]> By: A friend. http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861/comment-page-1#comment-188477 A friend. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:20:34 +0000 http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861#comment-188477 I'm so so very sorry!!!!! What a devastating blow! Shirl<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('188477','A friend.'); return false;">Reply to this comment</a> --- <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('188477','A friend.','I\'m so so very sorry!!!!! What a devastating blow!\r\n\r\nShirl'); return false;">Quote from this comment</a></div> I’m so so very sorry!!!!! What a devastating blow!

Shirl

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]]> By: Kim http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861/comment-page-1#comment-188447 Kim Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:44:20 +0000 http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861#comment-188447 Sokwanele - do you have any ideas?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('188447','Kim'); return false;">Reply to this comment</a> --- <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('188447','Kim','Sokwanele - do you have any ideas?'); return false;">Quote from this comment</a></div> Sokwanele – do you have any ideas?
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]]> By: Kim http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861/comment-page-1#comment-188443 Kim Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:42:27 +0000 http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861#comment-188443 Just when we thought there would be some semblance of a democratic voting process............... This is ludicrous! Each development brings more anger and disbelief at the chain of events (read lies!). It must be very nice living in ZANU PF-land - you can do anything you like!!!!! Unbelievable! What is the solution? Those of us who are writing/emailing the powers that be seem to be coming up empty-handed - what will it take?!!! Keep strong Zimbabwe.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('188443','Kim'); return false;">Reply to this comment</a> --- <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('188443','Kim','Just when we thought there would be some semblance of a democratic voting process...............\r\n\r\nThis is ludicrous! Each development brings more anger and disbelief at the chain of events (read lies!). \r\n\r\nIt must be very nice living in ZANU PF-land - you can do anything you like!!!!!\r\n\r\nUnbelievable! What is the solution? Those of us who are writing\/emailing the powers that be seem to be coming up empty-handed - what will it take?!!!\r\n\r\nKeep strong Zimbabwe.'); return false;">Quote from this comment</a></div> Just when we thought there would be some semblance of a democratic voting process……………

This is ludicrous! Each development brings more anger and disbelief at the chain of events (read lies!).

It must be very nice living in ZANU PF-land – you can do anything you like!!!!!

Unbelievable! What is the solution? Those of us who are writing/emailing the powers that be seem to be coming up empty-handed – what will it take?!!!

Keep strong Zimbabwe.

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]]> By: Kirsty http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861/comment-page-1#comment-188372 Kirsty Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:42:36 +0000 http://www.sokwanele.com/thisiszimbabwe/archives/861#comment-188372 Thank you so much for your updates - news from within the country is what the Zimbabwean diaspora needs the most. This news is unbelievable. How the government can continue to claim a democratic state when it is so clear that the police, army, judiciary, press etc etc are all on Mugabe's side, is beyond me. Those "leaders" around Zimbabwe, specifically Mbeki, need to grow a backbone and stand up to this tyrant. The people of Zimbabwe have suffered for too long. Mugabe's time is UP.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('188372','Kirsty'); return false;">Reply to this comment</a> --- <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('188372','Kirsty','Thank you so much for your updates - news from within the country is what the Zimbabwean diaspora needs the most. \r\n\r\nThis news is unbelievable. How the government can continue to claim a democratic state when it is so clear that the police, army, judiciary, press etc etc are all on Mugabe\'s side, is beyond me. Those \"leaders\" around Zimbabwe, specifically Mbeki, need to grow a backbone and stand up to this tyrant. The people of Zimbabwe have suffered for too long. Mugabe\'s time is UP.'); return false;">Quote from this comment</a></div> Thank you so much for your updates – news from within the country is what the Zimbabwean diaspora needs the most.

This news is unbelievable. How the government can continue to claim a democratic state when it is so clear that the police, army, judiciary, press etc etc are all on Mugabe’s side, is beyond me. Those “leaders” around Zimbabwe, specifically Mbeki, need to grow a backbone and stand up to this tyrant. The people of Zimbabwe have suffered for too long. Mugabe’s time is UP.

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