Lifting of Zimbabwe sanctions suspended - Trump government

The United States recently pronounced that the sanctions against targeted Zimbabwe government Ministers will not be lifted anytime soon, not before the looming general elections and the apology from Zimbabwe government to the victims of 80s genocide that claimed lives of innocent women and children at the time when the current Head of State was the Minister for Security (Intelligence). All organs of national security were under his absolute command.

It is therefore prudent that the sanctions remain in place indefinitely or such a time that the Zimbabweans are treated equally irrespective of tribe as it has become an open secret that tribalism is used for marginalisation of ethnic groups and is exactly what was used to justify the launch of state sponsored massacres largely against defenceless pregnant women of Ndebele descent.

I originate from Esigodini where I witnessed first-hand the brutality of partisan Zimbabwe Army which had orders to persecute people on tribal lines. I lost families during the moment of madness period as it is described by the erstwhile President who surprisingly blames Mnangagwa for being the brains behind the genocide.

The situation went from bad to worse as the continuity of executions went on unabated for years and the world watched in deafening silence from a distance. It was clearly a traumatic environment. Most residents were displaced, while some their whereabouts are still not known to date.

The sight of people in military fatigue on daily basis sent a chilling feeling down my spine. These versions of events although it happened decades ago but are as vivid in my mind as though it happened yesterday.

I therefore, fully support the United States' stance on delaying to lift sanctions pending the restoration of human rights and constitutional reforms. The Junta led government is illegal partly because it's not answerable to the people of Zimbabwe but itself and is setting a bad precedent for the future generations.

What is even more appalling is that all chief culprits in thoughtless massacres are still alive and living large. These are criminals masquerading as genuine Ministers that should be forcibly caged or dragged to Hague.

The historic moment when Mugabe nose-dived from hero to zero the nation was gripped with a false sense of hope based on earlier reports that they would be a transitional government in the aftermath of Mugabe's political demise. However, it turned out that the nation had been dubbed by the junta into believing the military will not play a part in political affairs as per Constitution of Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe National Army is part of a political organisation so called ZANU which is a direct violation of the country's constitution.

The freedom of speech and assembly is non-existent, Zimbabwean people have never known peace since ZANU government assumed power.  Old mine shafts in Matabeleland are an eyesore as a result of government cruelty and bias against Ndebele population as people were evidently and mercilessly thrown alive into acid filled mines.

The government approved a statutory instrument for Zimbabwe military to dump decomposed bodies in Bhalagwe mine of opposition political parties largely in Southern Region of Zimbabwe which beggars belief that reckless executions were necessitated by hunger for power and deep rooted hatred of Ndebele nation. I have been threatened but I shall never be silenced until the trial of the Mugabe, Perence shiri, Mnangagwa, Chiwenga and Sekeramayi is resumes in Hague.

More information about USA sanctions against Zimbabwe can be accessed through the link.

Mnangagwa's role in the Massacres follow the Link.