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Villagers castigate political violence
Crisis
in Zimbabwe Coalition
November 15, 2010
Villagers of
Chiundura in the Midlands province castigated political violence
and called for peaceful co-existence particularly during national
processes, at a theatre discussion forum which was facilitated by
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition and Gweru Agenda. The forum, held at
Gambiza Hall, Chiundura on the 13th of November 2010, was attended
by 322 people (109 men and 213 women).
The discussions
followed the debut performance of Simudza Mureza (Lift up the flag)
by Savanna
Trust drama group which tackles the issue of political violence
particularly in rural areas and its negative impact on community
cohesion. The drama underscores the need for reformation of perpetrators
of political violence and the need to foster a culture of peaceful
co-existence among communities. In addition, the drama encourages
Zimbabweans to register ahead of both the referendum and possible
elections in 2011 and to participate in both processes.
Participants
highlighted the following issues as key during national processes;
- The need
for counselling of youths by parents on the need to maintain peace
during elections and other national processes
- The importance
of voter registration and participation as this is the only way
that Zimbabweans can determine their destiny
- The need
for programs which specifically target community and national
leaders as are the major culprits in instigation of political
violence
- The importance
of cohesion within the community since elections are a passing
phase and as such should not cause antagonism
Participants
further encouraged The Coalition to take the play to other communities
as a tool to discourage political violence.
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