ggestions that it might invite President Mugabe to the Franco-African Summit in Cannes from 14 – 16th February. Euan Wilmshurst, the Director of ACTSA, which is the successor to the Anti-Apartheid Movement, said he wanted an assurance that France supports the renewal of targeted sanctions against Mugabe and his cronies. These prevent leading members of the regime travelling to the European Union.
The demonstration was attended by some 50 people, including Kate Hoey MP, the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Zimbabwe. She said it was important that the sanctions were renewed when the matter came up again in Brussels later this month.
The bulk of the demonstrators were trade unionists, including some prominent union leaders who expressed outrage at the brutal treatment of trade unionists in Zimbabwe. They carried banners reading “Respect Workers’ Rights in Zimbabwe”, “Drop Charges against Trade Unionists” and “Honour the EU Zimbabwe ban”. – Own correspondent
8.2.2007
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Anti-French protest-(08-02-07
LONDON - Vigil supporters took part in a demonstration outside the French Embassy in London on Friday, demanding that France stop sitting on the fence about Zimbabwe.
The demonstration was organised by ACTSA (Action for Southern Africa) to put pressure on the French government following su
The demonstration was organised by ACTSA (Action for Southern Africa) to put pressure on the French government following su