As the Vigil’s contribution to the Zimbabwe Diaspora 21st Movement’s Global Protests, we will be taking letters to the Tanzanian and Botswana High Commissions in London next Saturday. The letter to President Kikwete says: “On behalf of the millions of Zimbabweans driven into the diaspora by the collapse of our country’s economy and the breakdown of the rule of law, we appeal to you as the new head of the SADC security troika to act speedily so that the ground can be prepared for free and fair elections.
We recall that it was your predecessor, Julius Nyerere, who told Mugabe that he was inheriting the jewel of Africa. At that time Zimbabwe had the second most advanced economy in sub-Saharan Africa. Now after 32 years of Mugabe’s misrule it is one of the poorest and most corrupt countries.”
The Vigil expressed gratitude to President Khama of Botswana, saying: “We are particularly appreciative of your understanding of the need for international monitoring of the elections.”
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