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  • 14 May 2008
    Catholic leaders sceptical about Zimbabwe election run-off

    The Zimbabwean presidential election run-off is not credible without an immediate end to intimidation, violence and torture and deployment of reliable international election observers, the Catholic Church in the region says.

  • 9 May 2008
    Catholic justice and peace body condemns Zimbabwe election commission

    The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) can now no longer be relied upon as a "neutral and nonpartisan electoral umpire", according a statement from the Justice and Peace Commission of the Zimbabwean Catholic Bishops' Conference.

  • 28 Apr 2008
    Zimbabwe churches open their buildings for victims of violence and torture

    In the fourth week since Zimbabwe went to the polls a violent crack down is clearly underway, says Christian aid agency Tearfund, but churches are opening their doors to shelter the victims of harassment

  • 27 Apr 2008
    WCC calls for Zimbabwe election results to be declared

    The World Council of Churches has called for the immediate release of the full and complete results of disputed elections in Zimbabwe, as Christians around the world prepare to take part in an international day of prayer for the nation.

  • 25 Apr 2008
    C of E Archbishops make joint plea on Zimbabwe

    The Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a joint statement in support of the strong voice of fellow Christians in Zimbabwe, as the country's post-election crisis appears to be worsening.

  • 24 Apr 2008
    Anglican archbishop calls for arms embargo against Mugabe regime

    The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, has called for an arms embargo against Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe, amid growing evidence of a campaign of violent intimidation against political opponents.

  • 23 Apr 2008
    Church in Zimbabwe calls for international day of prayer

    The Anglican Church in Zimbabwe has asked Christians around the world to focus their prayers this Sunday on the country. Making the call, Rev Bob Stumbles, Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Harare, described Zimbabwe as "a nation in dire distress".

  • 23 Apr 2008
    Zimbabwe arms embargo urged as churches fear genocide

    An arms embargo on Zimbabwe is being urged as church leaders in the country say that without international intervention Zimbabweans face genocide.

  • 21 Apr 2008
    URC and Methodists condemn political violence in Zimbabwe

    The Methodist and United Reformed Churches have together voiced their concern about increasing levels of violence and political intimidation, linked to the delay in announcing the result of Zimbabwe’s presidential election.

  • 19 Apr 2008
    British Methodists respond to crisis in Zimbabwe

    In the face of growing political instability and desperate food shortages in Zimbabwe, The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) is supporting an appeal through ACT International (Action by Churches Together) that will distribute emergency food supplies to vulnerable households.