Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 7th October 2023

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Our activists continued their discussion on the recent fraudulent elections. They noted the AU, SADC and western observer missions’ adverse preliminary reports on the Zimbabwe elections and outcomes and expressed frustrations that those in Zimbabwe could do nothing to remove the dictatorship or reform it. They felt the few activists in the diaspora, who remained seized with the cause, should not give up. Hence, all members present resolved to continue with the campaign despite the difficulties.

It was agreed that a meeting of ROHR, our partner organisation woud be held at the Royal Festival Hall at 11 am on Saturday 21^st October ahead the next Vigil which would be help on the same day.

Thanks to those who came today: Kudzai Chikowore, Enniah Dube, Blessing Harry, Simbarashe Jingo, Chido Makawa, Heather Makawa Chitate, Philip Maponga, Patricia Masamba, Mashama Mazise, Locadia Meda, Richard Munyama and  Ephraim Tapa. For photos, see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/albums/72177720311773847.

For Vigil pictures check: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/. Please note: Vigil photos can only be downloaded from our Flickr website.

Events and Notices:

·         ROHR general members’ meeting. Saturday 21^st October from 11 am. Venue: Royal Festival Hall. Contact: Ephraim Tapa 07940793090.

• Next Vigil meeting outside the Zimbabwe Embassy. Saturday 21^st October from 2 – 5 pm. We meet on the first and third Saturdays of every month. On other Saturdays the virtual Vigil will run.
• The Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe (ROHR) is the Vigil’s partner organisation based in Zimbabwe. ROHR grew out of the need for the Vigil to have an organisation on the ground in Zimbabwe which reflected the Vigil’s mission statement in a practical way. ROHR in the UK actively fundraises through membership subscriptions, events, sales etc to support the activities of ROHR in Zimbabwe. Please note that the official website of ROHR Zimbabwe is http://www.rohrzimbabwe.org/. Any other website claiming to be the official website of ROHR in no way represents us.
• The Vigil’s book ‘Zimbabwe Emergency’ is based on our weekly diaries. It records how events in Zimbabwe have unfolded as seen by the diaspora in the UK. It chronicles the economic disintegration, violence, growing oppression and political manoeuvring – and the tragic human cost involved. It is available at the Vigil. All proceeds go to the Vigil and our sister organisation the Restoration of Human Rights in Zimbabwe’s work in Zimbabwe. The book is also available from Amazon.
• Facebook pages:  

Vigil : https ://www.facebook.com/zimbabwevigil

ROHR: https://www.facebook.com/Restoration-of-Human-Rights-ROHR-Zimbabwe-International-370825706588551/

ZAF: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zimbabwe-Action-Forum-ZAF/490257051027515