E-MAIL ARRESTS IN ZIMBABWE
21 November 2003

14 people were arrested in Zimbabwe for circulating e-mails that called for protests against President Mugabe. The e-mails reportedly called for mass demonstrations and violent resistance to overthrow the Mugabe government, which has become increasingly authoritarian in the face of criticism about corruption, incompetence and human rights abuses. Zimbabwe has been experiencing shortages in food, gasoline and currency, causing kilometer-long lines, driving the cost of a loaf of bread to Z$1,000. As many as 6 million are reported to be in need of food aid, and a persecuted opposition says last year's elections are invalid. [For more: BBC]

WILL ZIMBABWE SEE CHANGE?
5 May 2003

Today there is talk that Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe may be planning his departure from the political sphere. Though such would be good news for many of his constituents, it will not be an easy manoeuvre. Many observers and victims, both inside Zimbabwe and beyond, would like to see Mugabe tried for atrocities committed during his land-reorganization campaign, and others would like to prosecute him for the widespread corruption alleged to be associated with his government. [Full Story]