The observer groups from SADC and the AU both have stated that the Zimbabwean election was undemocratic. Mbeki must leverage the findings of these bodies to confront the Mugabe regime. World opinion is united against Mugabe, and even traditional allies within SADC have voiced their displeasure at the scope of violence in Zimbabwe. This is a critical moment for action - Mugabe cannot be allowed to escape by promising change. He has done this so many times before. Instead, we must see concrete steps that will end the crisis and start the process of reconciliation.
Mbeki, your moment has come. Prove to the world that you are a leader worthy of occupying the chair of your predecessor.
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NY Times editorial today - South Africa determined to block any move for an arms embargo against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is clearly not afraid of being invaded by any of its neighbors. In fact, its only fear of harm from its neighbors seems to be that it will be embraced too tightly.
What are the only conceivable uses of arms by Mugabe's thuggish regime? To harm, kill, and torture Zimbabwean citizens who have simply expressed their democratic rights. Shame on you, South Africa.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/01/opinion/01tue2.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=mugabe&st=nyt&oref=slogin
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