The MDC views this lack of dialogue as a tragedy given the continued deterioration of the security, social and economic conditions prevailing in the country.
While the MDC remains committed to a peaceful, negotiated solution to the Zimbabwean crisis, a catalogue of acts of bad faith by ZANU PF continue to poison the environment for negotiations.
These include:
The continued murders, beating and displacement of MDC leaders and supporters.
The continued persecution of MDC Members of Parliament
The continued disappearance of MDC activists.
The continued persecution of all pro-democratic forces.
The continued denial of passports to both MDC President, Morgan Tsvangirai, and Secretary General, Tendai Biti.The continued publishing in the State media of false and divisive statements designed to fan the flames of political violence.
In light of these conditions, the MDC remains convinced that there cannot be serious and genuine negotiations while the above conditions prevail.
The MDC and the people of Zimbabwe are encouraged by the ever-increasing number of countries and international organizations that are speaking out against the brutality in Zimbabwe and the illegitimacy of the 27 June elections. This continued pressure will help to hasten a peaceful resolution to the crisis through reducing the regime’s ability to continue to wage war on the people of Zimbabwe.
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