2009 - More woes for Zimbabwean

2009 has started off to a rough start for many with the economy, but in Zimbabwe it's not about extra cash or keeping the house it's about not starving to death and avoiding brutal treatment from the regime. Today there are reports that cholera has claimed up to 3000 deaths and shows no signs of slowing down. In the meantime "talks" are being held between MDC and Mugabe at the SADC regional meeting. There still remains to be a stalemate as Mugabe insists on holding onto power and allowing thousands die of disease and hunger. Mugabe is running an illegal government, Morgan Tsvangirai won the election - however Mugabe continues to use violence and food to intimidate Zimbabweans into submission and allow him "run" the nation, what's left of it anyway.

Ultimately a power sharing deal will not work if the current regime will not recognize what needs to be done to turn this nation around which include stepping down and allowing the person who won the election take his post as the leader of Zimbabwe. Right now it seems the best way toward positive change would be for international sanctions to force Mugabe to concede power. More pressure needs to be placed on those who continue to support or allow Mugabe and his supporters the means to live lavish lifestyles and carry out crimes against human rights at the same time. China and South Africa need to help to cut off this life line and save a nation that has suffered more than enough.

In the meantime it is refreshing to note those who continue to push for justice in Zimbabwe - Save Zimbabwe Now. The Save Zimbabwe Now initiative has selected a relay fast as the first campaign to mobilise regional public awareness and build pressure on SADC governments to influence the Zimbabwean state to restore dignity, human and democratic rights to its people.

Join the movement to show your solidarity to the people of Zimbabwe.