Mugabe has alienated, abused, dumped war veterans

President Robert Mugabe has been accused of abusing war veterans, alienating them from other citizens and dumping them to save his political interests and running down the country's economy.

The latest accusations have been made by The Zimbabwe Liberators' Platform (ZLP).

ZLP secretary-general Wilson Nharingo said Mugabe had eroded the liberation war values and the country was virtually under siege from Zanu PF forces of destruction.

"Mugabe has fought hard to cut the former freedom fighters from the people so that he could use and dump them when they had served his purpose," he said.

"In spite of the considerable harm to many individuals and the damage that has been done to the image of former freedom fighters, it is gratifying that these liberators are now beginning to reconnect with the people and refocus on the original ideals of the liberation struggle; namely, freedom, democracy, social justice, peace and respect for human dignity in order to restore their reputation soiled by Zanu PF.

"ZLP calls upon all former freedom fighters to unite and connect with the ordinary citizens of Zimbabwe, our natural home as it was during the struggle for independence."