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2002 Presidential & Harare Municipal elections - Index of articles
Special
Appeal to the Uniformed Forces
Zimbabwe
Liberators’ Platform
March 08, 2002
Zimbabwe Liberators
Platform (ZLP) is a registered non-partisan, non-governmental organisation
formed by genuine war veterans whose core business is to advocate
for peace, democracy, good governance and development.
We, the genuine
war veterans:
- Recognizing
that a sizeable number of the uniformed forces are war veterans,
which binds us together as former liberation war fighters.
- Realising
the immense and critical role they played to liberate this country.
- Appreciating
their personal sacrifices during the liberation struggle.
- Commending
the uniformed forces for the sterling role they have played and
the good name they have earned Zimbabwe during several UN peace-keeping/making
missions around the world eg ZNA in Somalia, Angola and DRC and
the ZRP in Angola and Kosovo.
- Acknowledging
that despite logistical and financial constraints caused by underfunding
and neglect, they have remained the pillar of stability, making
Zimbabwe one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the
region.
- Remind
the uniformed forces not to lose sight of or betray the original
ideals and values of the liberation struggle, which we share and
for which many have laid down their lives. We should not forget
that some of our comrades lost limbs while others were not even
accorded decent burial.
As the nation
approaches presidential elections, Zimbabwe faces an unprecedented
political, economic and social crisis which calls for a solution
from everybody. It is against this background that the ZLP would
like to appeal to the uniformed forces:
- To continue
with the culture of serving the people tirelessly as they have
always done since the days of the liberation struggle.
- Not to allow
themselves to be separated from the very people they serve. The
people’s interests are paramount.
- Not to be
swayed by hefty salary increments conveniently awarded prior to
crucial elections. We recognize that these salary increments are
well deserved, although they were awarded too late to compensate
for the ever rising inflation. Unformed forces suffer the same
cost of living problems like everyone else. It should be remembered
that their salaries come from the taxpayers, not from political
parties or individuals.
- To uphold
the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the democratic principles they
fought for.
- To work tirelessly
to restore the public respect and image of war veterans lost through
the actions of fake and rogue war veterans.
- To realize
that there is life after elections. Political parties and leaders
come and go but the people and the state remain.
- To remain
professional, fair and serve as an anchor of stability during
these trying times.
For Peace
and Development
Visit the ZLP
fact sheet
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