London protests against Zimbabwe oppression continue
-02/10/05
A regular human rights vigil that gathers every Saturday outside the Zimbabwean Embassy in London marked its third anniversary this week. MP Kate Hoey, the chairperson of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Zimbabwe, was present ñ along with civil rights and church activists.
Among those who have taken part in the vigil is Catholic Archbishop Pius Ncube of Bulawayo, whose outspoken denunciations of Robert Mugabeís regime have led to threats against him by the government.
This weekend the vigil focussed on the issue of Zimbabwean refugees, ahead of a major UK tribunal on 5 October 2005 which will decide whether failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers should be deported.
The day was supported by the Refugee Council. Participants have been keen to raise public awareness about the hearing and the dangers of refugees from the Mugabe regime being sent back to Zimbabwe.
Earlier this year Kate Hoey MP visited the country and saw for herself, first-hand, the devastation caused by the governmentís Operation Murambatsvina.
The remorseless slum clearance programme, denounced by the United Nations, the international community and the churches, has involved the widespread destruction of the homes and livelihoods of the urban poor.
On Saturday 8 October 2005, Patson Mzuwa, a key figure in the regular vigil, is also taking part in Full Frontal Theatre’s production of the play ëQabukaí at the Soho Theatre in London.
Based on true-life testimonies of Zimbabweans-in-exile, the play has been described as a ìpostcard from the edge which tells their compelling stories with song, dance, humour and mischiefî, reports Independent Catholic News. For more information and bookings, call the theatre on 0870 429 6883.
The human rights vigil outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place each Saturday from 2-6pm.
London protests against Zimbabwe oppression continue
-02/10/05
A regular human rights vigil that gathers every Saturday outside the Zimbabwean Embassy in London marked its third anniversary this week. MP Kate Hoey, the chairperson of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Zimbabwe, was present – along with civil rights and church activists.
Among those who have taken part in the vigil is Catholic Archbishop Pius Ncube of Bulawayo, whose outspoken denunciations of Robert Mugabe’s regime have led to threats against him by the government.
This weekend the vigil focussed on the issue of Zimbabwean refugees, ahead of a major UK tribunal on 5 October 2005 which will decide whether failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers should be deported.
The day was supported by the Refugee Council. Participants have been keen to raise public awareness about the hearing and the dangers of refugees from the Mugabe regime being sent back to Zimbabwe.
Earlier this year Kate Hoey MP visited the country and saw for herself, first-hand, the devastation caused by the government’s Operation Murambatsvina.
The remorseless slum clearance programme, denounced by the United Nations, the international community and the churches, has involved the widespread destruction of the homes and livelihoods of the urban poor.
On Saturday 8 October 2005, Patson Mzuwa, a key figure in the regular vigil, is also taking part in Full Frontal Theatre’s production of the play ëQabuka’ at the Soho Theatre in London.
Based on true-life testimonies of Zimbabweans-in-exile, the play has been described as a ‘postcard from the edge which tells their compelling stories with song, dance, humour and mischief’, reports Independent Catholic News. For more information and bookings, call the theatre on 0870 429 6883.
The human rights vigil outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place each Saturday from 2-6pm.