Today we witness the swearing in of Robert Mugabe as
President of Zimbabwe for a seventh term. For some this is another stab in the
heart and the beginning of another journey to the gates of hell; for us Human
Rights Activists it is another challenge to regenerate and ensure that ours and
the common people’s voices are heard. These voices may be that of sadness and
helplessness however we have all the tools on the ground for them to be
amplified to the rest of the world. We will not allow the situation in Zimbabwe
to degenerate to pre-2008 levels.
Our campaigns should be reformulated to have a voice as well
as provide justice for the people. All those with access to evidence of all
wrong doing should gather it and channel it to the right authorities e.g. The
International Court of Justice. There are certain elements within the current
Zimbabwean political system that now believe they are beyond the arms of the
law. However, as they say in the ICJ ‘Justice Never Forgets’! As technology
progresses access to information becomes easier and the voices of the people
get louder. The law will catch up with those who have trampled on people’s rights
to life, water, food, votes, etc. All the cowards that ride the gravy train of
robbery of the poor and torment of the masses will feel like they are scot-free
but that can’t be the case for ever. There will be no return to innocence to
all those involved putting the wants of a few before the needs of the masses.
Justice maybe delayed but it can never be denied. Mark my words, the time will
come when someone will pay for this.
In the mean time as human rights activists should continue with
our passion to amplify the voice of the people at let the world hear our cries.
Pressure must be applied on the Regime to uphold all human rights.
Justice for all
Melusi
Sibanda – Information & Publicity Secretary - ROHR Zimbabwe/ Bradford
Branch
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