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Egypt-style revolt impossible in Zimbabwe: British MP
24 Mar 2011 at 07:25hrs | Views
A British MP Kate Hoey says President Robert Mugabe cannot be removed from power through mass protests like what happened in Egypt and Tunisia because Zimbabweans are peace-loving people.
The Labour Party MP said: "Mugabe can't be broken by any Iraq, Egypt or Libya. It's not a workable solution in that beautiful country which is full of peace-loving people.
"All we can do is to continue doing things that give hope to the people of Zimbabwe and things that will get Zimbabwe back to a situation where it takes its place among great nations."
She said the international community should assist Zimbabwe and ensure the country organised a free and fair election.
"We must keep the international interest on Zimbabwe. Sadc, the African Union, South Africa and the European Union must offer Zimbabwe the support it needs to have a free and fair election. They should make sure that the agreed benchmarks are put in place particularly the media which is quite crucial in such circumstances," said Hoey.
The Labour Party MP said: "Mugabe can't be broken by any Iraq, Egypt or Libya. It's not a workable solution in that beautiful country which is full of peace-loving people.
"All we can do is to continue doing things that give hope to the people of Zimbabwe and things that will get Zimbabwe back to a situation where it takes its place among great nations."
She said the international community should assist Zimbabwe and ensure the country organised a free and fair election.
"We must keep the international interest on Zimbabwe. Sadc, the African Union, South Africa and the European Union must offer Zimbabwe the support it needs to have a free and fair election. They should make sure that the agreed benchmarks are put in place particularly the media which is quite crucial in such circumstances," said Hoey.
Source - Byo24News
