‘Thabo Mbeki ‘Blocked’ Free Elections In Zimbabwe in 2002′- Senior US Official

‘Thabo Mbeki ‘Blocked’ Free Elections In Zimbabwe in 2002′- Senior US Official

A senior US government official, Ambassador Bellamy, admits that Mugabe reign of terror could have been ended as far back as 2002 is SA had not undermined the international community’s efforts to do so. “The real international failure in Zimbabwe is more recent (than Gukurahundi massacre) however…. By 2002 it was clear that a majority of Zimbabweans wanted change, had voted for it, had risked their lives for it. And the change they called for…

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MDC Press Statement On Threats Against, Human Rights Defender, Politician, Lawyer Senator David Coltart

MDC Press Statement On Threats Against, Human Rights Defender, Politician, Lawyer Senator David Coltart

It has been almost one month since MDC Secretary for Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Senator David Coltart, launched his book entitled “The Struggle Continues: 50 Years of Tyranny in Zimbabwe”. Senator Coltart is a human rights defender, politician, lawyer and community activist.   In terms of our national constitution, as citizens we are free to express our thoughts in action or writing – and Senator Coltart is not an exception. There are numerous articles, documentaries,…

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Human Rights Institute Praises Coltart Publication ‘The Struggle Continues – 50 Years Of Tyrrany In Zimbabwe’

Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights would like to congratulate prolific Bulawayo human rights lawyer and esteemed legislator Honorable Senator David Coltart for his compelling book: THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES – 50 YEARS OF TYRANNY IN ZIMBABWE. Coltart’s book is one piece of literary work that shall go to the annals of history as one of the records that seek justice for the Gukurahundi genocide in Matabeleland. We also would like to urge the people of Matabeleland…

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‘ Senator David Coltart Dares Mnangagwa To Sue Him Over Revealing Mnangagwa’s Gukurahundi Statements’

‘ Senator David Coltart Dares Mnangagwa To Sue Him Over Revealing Mnangagwa’s  Gukurahundi Statements’

VICE President Emmerson Mnangagwa has denounced “false and malicious” statements he says are contained in a book recently published by Bulawayo Senator David Coltart (MDC) Mnangagwa said he “noted with concern” claims in Coltart’s autobiography, The Struggle Continues, that he incited violence against civilians in the 1980s at the height of the unpopular deployment of the Five Brigade army unit in Matabeleland and the Midlands in an operation to hunt down anti-government dissidents. Rights groups…

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