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I am heartened by Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu's call for specific help to Restore Zimbabwe today, as 'progress' seemed to be very slow on Zimbabwe at the African Union Summit this week.

I note that the John Sentamu, speaking at the start of the campaign, sets end point goals to include 'peace, prosperity and the rule of law.' 'Prosperity' is important. I wonder how much easier it would have been for those arguing for change at the Africa Union this week if the West had made further and timely progress towards its previously agreed Millenium Development Goals. Read more »

Viewer caution -- please do NOT click the following link unless you are prepared to see picture(s) of people who have been badly hurt. Some would suggest the most helpful action action now is to pray for peace in Zimbabwe and stop reading at this full stop (period). Immediate Action Required: Farmer and family currently under seige in Zimbabwe; farm workers are being violently assaulted. Read more »

This letter was forwarded to me by the Revd Dr David Bronnert whom I know as a friend. I have but I have not published the name of the author. Please use the letter to inform your prayers for peace.

Letter from Zimbabwe sent in by John W

I reckon that these are the last days of TKM and ZPF. The darkest hour is always before dawn.
We are all terrified at what they are going to destroy next........I mean they are actually ploughing down brick and mortar houses and one white family with twin boys of 10 had no chance of salvaging anything when100 riot police came in with AK47's and bulldozers and demolished their beautiful house - 5 bedrooms and pine ceilings - because it was "too close to the airport", so we are feeling extremely insecure right now. Read more »

I am sorry to say that the lack of international action for the people of Zimbabwe is both sad and embarrassing.

I note that CNN reports Opposition warns of genocide in Zimbabwe and I also know full well it is very easy to pontificate from the comfort of my study in Aylesbury, England. Read more »