Zimbabwe's President, Robert Mugabe, scared his opposition, Morgan Tsvangirai, out of the race and into exile yesterday - by pure violence. He was forced to seek shelter in the Dutch Embassy after he withdrew from the presidential race against President Mugabe. Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change(MDC) has come to an end, recording a high mark at the end of March, when he won the parliamentary majority. This most likely will not have any short term affect because of the deflated egos of Tsvangirai's followers. It is difficult for MDC followers to stand up against violence for what they believe, if the leader in which they are fighting for has gone into hiding. The long term effect of Tsvangirai's fight for presidency will depend on the UN's actions, coupled with being able to revive the Movement for Democratic Change.
The United Nation's shook it's finger at Mugabe's cowardly tactics today; however, it is yet to be seen whether the security council actually acts aggressively against these actions. It is no secret that China usually does not look at humanity before business, but it is time for China and all the UN Security Council members to step up and show the world that violence is not an acceptable means to stay in office. African countries, leaders, rebels, citizens are all watching very closely to see what will be allowed in these developing nations and what the world will not stand for.
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Well said.
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