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Zanu
PF should physically commit itself to peace
Movement
for Democratic Change (MDC)
Jul 23, 2009
On Friday the
principals to the Global
Political Agreement (GPA), Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai,
President Robert Mugabe and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara
will lead Zimbabweans in observing the three days of peace.
This follows a proclamation
last week which designated the period between this Friday and Sunday
as the days to mark the nation's dedication to reconciliation
and national healing.
The MDC is joining other
Zimbabweans in commemorating this rare opportunity that will see
the people of Zimbabwe joining hands in denouncing violence and
calling for national healing and reconciliation.
However, as the country
observes the peace days, the MDC is disturbed by the continued disregard
of the GPA and an upsurge in violence being perpetrated by Zanu
PF and some mischievous officials in the inclusive government.
As we celebrate this
occasion, Zanu PF has set up bases in some areas countrywide while
MDC activists continue to be assaulted and harassed mainly in Mashonaland
East, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West and Masvingo.
Ebba Katiyo of Uzumba
in Mashonaland East province is battling for her life in hospital
after she was brutally attacked by known Zanu PF supporters this
month.
Her crime was only that
she was an MDC member.
Elsewhere, Zanu PF has
upped its siege campaign on the MDC by intensifying its persecution
of MDC MPs, members and officials against the new spirit of rapprochement
spawned by the formation of the inclusive government. Zanu PF cannot
hoodwink the people of Zimbabwe by preaching peace and acting war.
There must be commitment
by all parties to genuine peace and reconciliation. Only then can
we move forward as a nation.
Together to the end,
marching to a new Zimbabwe
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