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NANGO
acknowledges announcement of the political settlement
National
Association of Non-Governmental Organisations in Zimbabwe (NANGO)
September 12, 2008
The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations
- representing Non Governmental Organisations operating in Zimbabwe
- acknowledges the announcement of the much awaited agreement between
Zimbabwean political parties as will facilitate the possible formation
of a unity government. NANGO expresses its hope that the political
agreement will usher in a new era which will encompass the demands
of Civil Society as enunciated in the Zimbabwean People's
Charter e.g. calling for a new Constitution produced by a people-driven
participatory process.
NANGO awaits
fuller details of the nature and scope of the agreement. NANGO herein
promises to remain objective and unwavering on the demands enshrined
in the People's Charter and in declarations made by Civil
Society on Transitional Justice and will not hesitate to continue
to engage and confront the new dispensation to deliver as per the
requirements of Zimbabwean society.
It is NANGO's
considered view that a Government of National Unity founded upon
an elitist power sharing agreement is no guarantee that the humanitarian
and other needs of the people of Zimbabwe will be addressed and
healed. In light of this NANGO will continue to rally its membership
and broader Civil Society to press for structural reforms in pursuit
of constitutionalism, improved social service delivery, transitional
justice and adherence to international standards and norms of rule
of law, respect for human rights and good governance.
In spite of
the stated discomforts with the yet to be announced outcomes of
the flawed SADC mediation process; it is NANGO's hope that
the agreement will comprise enforceable interim or transitional
rules to guarantee the rule of law and upholding of all fundamental
freedoms [assembly, speech, association] and in particular a conducive
environment for unrestrained Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
operations to dispense all of their humanitarian, civic education
and developmental objectives.
Visit the NANGO
fact
sheet
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