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Amnesty International has recently issued a public declaration inviting African heads of states to do something regarding the human rights situation in Zimbabwe.

All things considered, I do think that it is high time African political leaders pulled their fingers out to help the victimized populations in that country. I find it objectionable and criminal that citizens should be evicted from their lands for mere political interests. The victims are left to starve with no potable water, suitable shelters and medical care. Even churches, and other humanitarian organizations are prevented from launching their humanitarian actions for those suffering people.

The African heads of state and the African Union are called upon to bring Mr Robert Mugabe to reason. Human rights defenders would really appreciate it if the situation in Zimbabwe was one of the main preoccupations of the African presidents and the AU.