Two Congolese exiles dropped by the Vigil and were keen to work with us. More support from the DRC came by email: “We are Congolese people. We support you against Mugabe. Africa is suffering with men like Mugabe, Kabila”. We are also in regular contact with Dr Tayeb, an activist for the suffering people in Cabinda. We met him during our protest in Lisbon last December.
Patson Muzuwa addressed the Vigil about the work of our coalition partner, the Zimbabwe Association (ZA), a support group for Zimbabwean refugees and asylum seekers.
We have heard from our friends in Scotland that they had another successful Vigil. Their efforts are a great encouragement to us all.
Vigil supporters Sue and Francesca Toft have interceded with the TUC over the detention of the President and Secretary General of the Zimbabwean Congress of Trade Unions, Lovemore Matambo and Wellington Chibhebhe. 165 signed the register.
FOR YOUR DIARY:
•Fridays, 10.30 am – 4 pm. Zimbabwe Association’s Women’s Weekly Drop-in Centre at The Fire Station Community and ICT Centre, 84 Mayton Street, London N7 6QT, Tel: 020 7607 9764. Come and share a traditional lunch of sadza, nyama and relish. Nearest underground: Finsbury Park. For more information, contact the Zimbabwe Association 020 7549 0355 (open Tuesdays and Thursdays).
•Saturday, 24th May 2008, 2 – 6 pm. Next Glasgow Vigil. Venue: Argyle Street Precinct. For more information contact: Ancilla Chifamba, 07770 291 150 and Patrick Dzimba, 07990 724 137, Jonathan Chireka, 07504 724 471. Â
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