Zimbabwe attained independence in 1980. But what does 25 years of independence mean to the ordinary Zimbabwean? Does it mean standing in a long queue waiting for a bag of sugar or questioning what has led a black man to oppress his fellow comrades? These are just a few of the thought provoking questions scrawled on the walls of a grimy public toilet in a public art installation at the just ended Khululeka Exhibition in Bulawayo. Artists and painters at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo were encouraged to present various interpretations of their understanding of Freedom in Zimbabwe. By visiting the Kubatana web site you can also listen to audio files associated with this story.
* View a video of "Operation Murambatsvina" online. Visit:
http://t2news.amnesty.r3h.net/mavp/mediaclip.nsf/0/1AD959CE6EAFEE7380257... (You will need to copy and paste the URL into your browser for it to work)
* Read a recent UN report condemning forced removals in Zimbabwe. Visit:
http://www.un.org/News/dh/infocus/zimbabwe/zimbabwe_rpt.pdf