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2008-04-29 Africa Subsaharan

Zim opposition unites, urges Mugabe to step down

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Posted by Fred 2008-04-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Opposition leaders also appealed to the U.N. Security Council to send a special envoy to Zimbabwe and to warn Mugabe that the mounting violence against opposition supporters was tantamount to "crimes against humanity."

I'm trying to picture George Washington appealing to the U.N. for help in the rebellion against King George III but it just isn't working. I think the moral of the story is that guys like Mugabe don't just walk away. They have to be forced out. And the U.N. isn't going to help.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2008-04-29 15:46|| 2008-04-29 15:46|| Front Page Top

#2 Actually, to Zimbabweans, it's more like their 'George Washington' declaring himself king. To them (and the rest of Africa) he's a murdering, thieving bastard, but he's an African murdering, thieving bastard.

Posted by Pappy 2008-04-29 16:06|| 2008-04-29 16:06|| Front Page Top

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