As Zimbabwe moves inexorably into greater and greater crisis, the prospect of a negotiated transition moves higher up the agenda of possible solutions. What place will the allegations of crimes against humanity have on the negotiating table for the political transition in Zimbabwe? This is not a trivial problem, writes regional human rights defender A.P Reeler in a report 'Crimes against humanity and the Zimbabwe transition', but perhaps the most serious issue to be discussed in all the negotiations over the transition. "The manner in which this is dealt with will have an enormous effect upon the future of Zimbabwe, as was the case with South Africa," says the report.