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Zimbabwe's future is through democracy - UNDP

by Radio VOP

Wed, Jul 28, 2010

HARARE, - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Director, Christine Umutoni said Zimbabwe was not to recover economically if the inclusive government adopts ZANU-PF administration’s dictatorial behavior of non-citizen’s participation on developmental issues.

Lest we forget: Zim violence victims still bitter

Lest we forget: Zim violence victims still bitter

by AFP

Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Harare - Thandiwe Ncube cannot conceal her pain and bitterness when she speaks about her husband's murder nine years ago by suspected militant backers of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe. (Pictured: Mugabe, once boasted having degrees in violence now he seems to have a doctorate as he meticulously exterminates any dissenters)

MDC Activist Stabbed by Zanu PF Youths

by SW radio

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

An MDC activist in Gokwe is fighting for his life in hospital this week after he was attacked by two ZANU PF youths and stabbed.

Tripartite meeting to solve political violence DAY 1

by VOA

Wed, Jul 21, 2010

For the first time Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party's politburo and the national executive committees of the two Movement for Democratic Change parties met on Wednesday to discuss ways to ensure that political violence ends in Zimbabwe.

International court 'must prosecute' Mugabe militia

International court 'must prosecute' Mugabe militia

by AFP

Wed, Jul 21, 2010

VIENNA — The International Criminal Court must probe alleged crimes against humanity after Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's youth militia launched a campaign of rape during 2008 elections, a campaign group said Wednesday. (File picture: ZANU pf Millitants often accused of extremes including rape as a weapon of humiliation and punishment for opposition supporters)

Soldiers stealing our fish: Fishermen

Soldiers stealing our fish: Fishermen

by Zimonline

Wed, Jul 21, 2010

HARARE – A group of Zimbabwean fishermen have written to President Robert Mugabe to intervene to stop soldiers from beating them and stealing their fish, in a bizarre case that highlights how members of security forces have become rogues that regularly terrorise civilians. ( Picture: Looting a favourite common past time for the army)

HOT SEAT: Diamond researcher & human rights activist Farai Maguwu

by SW radio

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

The Hot Seat programme this week is presented by Alex Bell, who speaks to diamond researcher and human rights activist Farai Maguwu. He was finally released on bail this week after his arrest six weeks ago, and he tells Alex about his time in custody and how he was treated. He also gives his reaction to the deal reached this week between the government and the Kimberly Process, which will allow Chiadzwa diamond sales to go ahead.

Zimbabwe parties to talk reconciliation

by Zimonline

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

HARARE -- The top leaders of Zimbabwe’s three ruling parties will tomorrow meet to discuss ways to end political violence and how to quicken national healing and reconciliation, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC party said in a statement Monday.

Zimbabwe sets up tents after xenophobia threats

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

Zimbabwe has set up temporary shelters for scores of its nationals leaving South Africa following threats of attacks on foreigners, an official says.

Zimbabwe's deadly prisons condemned

by Special correspondent

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

HARARE - The International Committee of Jurists has demanded access to Zimbabwe's prisons where thousands of inmates have died over the past few years due to hunger, disease and violence by guards, The Zimbabwean has learnt..

Mugabe, generals fear arrest: Biti

Mugabe, generals fear arrest: Biti

Sun, Jul 18, 2010

HARARE -- President Robert Mugabe and senior army officers implicated in atrocities will not be prosecuted if they voluntarily vacate office to make way for new blood committed to serving the interests of the country, MDC-T secretary general Tendai Biti has said. (Rogue service chiefs fearing life after Mugabe)