Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 5th October 2024

A disrupted Vigil today because of the pro-Palestine protests in London. Vigil activist Patricia Masamba attempted to deliver the Vigil banners, posters, flags and petitions to the start of the Vigil at 2 pm but didn’t arrive until 4.25 pm because of road closures caused by the mass demonstrations.

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Special thanks to her for her valiant efforts. Special thanks also to long-term Vigil activist Jonathan Kariwo who looked after the other Vigil activists who arrived early with their flags which they waved in solidarity with the Palestinian protesters. Thanks also to the others who came today: Dickson Chikwizo, Henry Makambe, Philip Maponga, Mellisa Mbavarira and Boniface Zengeni. Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/albums/72177720320927116.

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 19th October 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.
  • 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

 

The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London meets regularly on Saturdays from 14.00 to 17.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe.

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