Global Pulse - 07/03/08: Crisis in Zimbabwe

(July 3, 2008) Robert Mugabe wins re-election as president of Zimbabwe in a campaign of violence and intimidation. Activists fight back, with new media as their weapon. Can the people of Zimbabwe take back the democracy Mugabe stole?

SOURCES: BBC, U.K.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; ABC News, U.S.; CCTV, China; Deutsche Welle, Germany; The Chronicle (online), Zimbabwe; The Star (online), South Africa; The Times (online), South Africa; The Post (online), Republic of Cameroon; New Era (online), Namibia; Sokwanele.com, Zimbabwe


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[chigudo]

what sanctions? those sanctions are aimed at zanu pf murderous regime

i will urinate upon mugabes grave

[mooretessie]

Though I feel that one has to be careful about using blogs as a primary source of information, because of all the comparisons, it works really well for this situation. It shows the violence and civilian opinion that most news outlets can't properly reveal.

As for the puppets of the West- clever of Mugabe, but we'll see just how far the blame game gets him. No matter what kind of impact the West has had on Zimbabwe, what he's doing to his own people is always going to be worse.

[MrRastafari01]

@Znaika1 WE CALL FOR THE SANCTION TO GO BUT IF THEY DONT WE HAVE CHINA,IRAN,NORTH KOREA AND OUR BROTHERS IN AFRICA..YOU WESTERNERS ARE SO SO SO SAD WHEN WE TOOK OUR LAND AND NOW WE WILL TAKE OUR RESOURCES....VIVA ZIMBABWE LION OF AFRICA

[Znaika1]

There are no sanctions against Zimbabwe businesses, there are sanctions aimed personally at Mugabe and his thugs. These sanctions are imn place and will remain in place.

[60microphonemajesty]

These opressors give the continent itself a horrible name.

[60microphonemajesty]

Fuck ABC I fucks wit BBC.

[amasuEnd]

@Znaika1 South africa,China, Iran, Botswana, Venezuela, Brazil, RUSSIA has asked for lifted Santkions so go fuck yourself because countries are also on Zimbabwes side!

[Znaika1]

"why all africans are calling for the lifting of the sanctions "

If you mean Zimbabweans, then it is because they are brainwashed by corrupt ZANU leaders, Mugabe included, who do not want to admit they made big mistakes by trying to build socialism, destroying the economy and indebting the country.

If you mean other African leaders, then it is because they are not much different then Mugabe and know that once the precedent is set, they may very well be treated the same way in due time.

[takoradiguy]

Sanction is against only zanupf.that is bullshit,then why all africans are calling for the lifting of the sanctions including the mdc themselves and south africa.Keep perfecting your tactics,you're busted

[Fuckmugabe]

takoriday-Mock about ure problems,its my problem to friend.Mugabe has murdered thousands,dont worry,its game up for him now.He cant possibly hang onto power for much longer,6 months max.Then we march him off to the Hague for war crimes

[Fuckmugabe]

takoradiguy-Youre words"Mugabe never violent twards own people"!! Youre joking arent you ?

That has to go down as one of the most idiotic statements ever made here on youtube.

You been to Zimbabwe my good friend?You know vokal about the country then.Ask any person living in any area here that same question.