[news] The Re-Liberation of Zimbabwe

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By Mahir Ali - July, 01 2008 

Western sanctions and the legacy of British colonialism are Zanu-PF's (Prime Minister Mugabe's ruling party) stock excuses for the Mugabe regime's monumental economic failures. The majority of Zimbabweans no longer accept this explanation. To most of them, the liberation struggle to which Mugabe significantly contributed is ancient history. They need food and jobs...Not surprisingly, there have been calls in some quarters for international intervention, including of the military variety. Such a course would be utterly disastrous. Zimbabwe today...is not beyond redemption...nor do its multiple afflictions warrant a bitter dose of neocolonialism.  


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