Source: Zimbabwe Vigil Diary: 15th July 2023
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No train strikes today and it was good to have a better attendance. In the lead up to Zimbabwe elections on 23rd August, our activists once again discussed the likelihood that this election (as usual) would be rigged and that a Zanu PF victory was a foregone conclusion. Sadly, this means Zimbabwe would continue to be ruled by a criminal mafia of gold smugglers and money launderers. There was also concern about pre-election violence in Zimbabwe particularly voter intimidation in rural areas.
Thanks to those who came today: Kudzai Chikowore, Enniah Dube, Lilian Kanyasa, Jonathan Kariwo, Marian Machekanyanga, Charity Mahuni, Henry Makovere, Philip Maponga, Patricia Masamba, Locadia Meda, Gladman Musiyazvinga, Ephraim Tapa and Rose Benton. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/albums/72177720309801972.
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:
- Next Vigil meeting outside the Zimbabwe Embassy. Saturday 5th August 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
