Plight of Zimbabwe's People!

You may or may not have heard about the plight of millions in the Southern African Country of Zimbabwe. Where a Country once famed as an economic haven in Continental Africa, has now been reduced to poverty and illness of Biblical proportions. Zimbabwe is fast entering into what some are calling 'De-evolution!' Where once shops where full of food, people shopping in droves. Highways full of traffic, on which people would commute to work. Where fields where tended and farmed, giving the sort of resources and wealth, that other African Nations admired!

Nowadays things are all to different. What shops brave to stay open are often looted, neighbors that have stood side by side for many decades, now murder each other to steal everyday objects and food. Where many areas are patrolled by gangs, becoming no go zones. news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Zimbabwe-Dr-John-Sentamu-The-Archbishop-Of-York-Calls-On-African-Leaders-To-Help-Topple-Mugabe/Article/200812115174064 has revealed in recent months many documented cases of hardship and violence.

Government scandals and betrayal of the Zimbabwean people are now commonplace. Maybe the World is only just beginning to listen to the voices echoing out of Zimbabwe. Even Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Recent Nobel Peace Prize Winner), who was once an admirer of President Mugabe, (Zimbabwe's President) is now turning to more tones of discontent and anger at the way things have transpired in the Country. Also voiceing concern over the Regime is Dr John Sentamu, The Archbishop of York (UK).

From alledged rigged elections to the promise of a shared power Government, violence toward voters, death squads and militias paroling the streets castigating and bullying men, women and children. Even to the point of death in many cases. All ending up in an economic downturn that has driven families illegally over the borders of neighboring countries. Seeking asylum in others. Worryingly causing hunger, poverty, illness with cholera sweeping Zimbabwe, early deaths of children. The acts of atrocity are in there thousands. Zimbabwe's monetary system is in collapse, bank accounts are rationed, jobs are only for a lucky few. Which often do not pay enough to get a person into work. Medical facilities are swamped with the sick, unable to provide medicines and treatment. Which brings a valid question to light... Would more sanctions benefit the people of Zimbabwe considering the last sanctions made no difference at all?

President Robert Mugabe has quite clearly stated that he will not be pushed around by other Governments or the United Nations. So what next for the people of Zimbabwe?

World Leaders have been slowly coming forward to condemn the Zimbabwean Regime for it's action. But as before there words are seemingly falling on deaf ears. Many people around the World are asking the questions. 'How long before something is done about the Regime?' Also 'Why have no troops been sent to Zimbabwe?'

These questions are shrugged off with candor, by many leaders. We only have to look at the plight of people in Iraq, Ethiopia, Sudan, Afghanistan, to name but a few. To see what Brutal Regimes can cause. What is it that Zimbabwe's current Regime has to offer the World, that differs from any of the aforesaid Nations? The answer is not easy to find... if there is an answer then why are the People allowed to suffer like this?

My Opinion:

It's time something was done... but which Leaders will become true heroes, for a true cause? People! Everyday People like you and me who do not need to be living the way they are. We can only see what is brought about over the coming days even months. In all honesty, we should see action taken within days in my opinion. But then again... Who am I to say?

Article Source: Video and Developing Story: Sky News UK