According to a news report from the BBC, the United Nations estimates that 200,000 people are now homeless after Zimbabwean authorities demolished a township in Bulawayo. President Robert Mugabe says that his governments actions are neccessary to "restore sanity" to Zimbabwe. Those opposed say "Operation Murambatsvina (Drive out rubbish)" is punishment for urban dwellers who mostly voted against Mugabe's ruling Zanu-PF party in the March elections.
Our western leaders want to increase financial aid to Africa. I don't think this will ultimately help at all. The problem with Africa is not that it is poor, but rather that most of its nations are run by ruthless corrupt dictators who in turn keep the people poor. The solution to Zimbabwe's problems is not just aid but rather the removal of Robert Mugabe from office as well.
Britain, as the former colonial power, and South Africa as the economic powerhouse in the region must act. Both nations have a moral responsibilty to the people of Zimbabwe to intervene. I don't care if Mugabe gave refuge to any then outlawed ANC (South Africa's current ruling party) operatives. Political favors must become secondary to moral responsibility. South Africa continues to grow and flourish as a nation. Could it be that because South Africa is goverened as a democracy for all people that it flourishes? Why can't the people of Zimbabwe have the same?
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Moral responsibility? Surely you jest!
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