ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

SOURCE: ZIMCIVINFO

Bulawayo 12.30 Hrs - A noon walk organ by Women of Zimbabwe Arise
meant to spread WOZA' s Valentine's Day message: of "Zimbabweans:
learn to love again! Say no to hate and violence in all its forms
and yes to love. Love us, respect us and allow us to be women. Love us today and
everyday." was the latest casualty in the Massacre of Democracy in
Zimbabwe.

This is my personal eye witness account of what happened and is
correct to the best of my knowledge. It is important to remember that
peaceful demonstration is enshrined in Zimbabwe's democracy and the
police have confirmed that such protests will be tolerated.

The ladies and a few gentlemen amounting to between 60 and 70 and
representative of the people in Bulawayo left the City Hall at
12.10hrs. They proceeded in an orderly manner west to Herbert Chitepo
where they turned South and proceeded to 8th Avenue. At this
junction a Landrover Defender was identified. This vehicle is the
main transport of CIO and the Police. There were three occupants all
busy on radios and cell phones.

The walk was peaceful and happy with the singing of songs. Having
turned east on 8th Ave and having crossed Fort Street, the group
encountered riot police in full dress at the juction of Main and 8th.
It is understood that some 17 people were arrested and loaded into
the back of two Defenders, one being that previously identified by
many as following the walkers.

Those arrested displayed passive resistance but one man with a camera
(just now identified as Fr. Nigel Johnson,a Jesuit Priest) was
forcibly loaded into one of the Defenders. Somehow he managed to
eject himself from the vehicle at which time he had his camera
forcibly removed. In the confusion he was fored to the ground and
appeared to be rendered unconscious. At this time the considerable
crowd that had gathered raised their voices in protest. The police
objected to this demonstration of protest against their actions and
the crowed was suitable cowed.

Two lawyers were immediately dispatched to the Central Police
Station. Unconfirmed reports are that no legal representation will be
allowed until the passing of 48 hrs. Please note that confirmation of
this situation is still awaited.

To all of you out there who believe that Democracy still exists in
Zimbabwe please take note. To all those who believe in truth and
justice, let the world know what happens to the ladies of our country
for openly showing open legitimate love of one another in the
community.

Further reports will follow once more confirmed news is received
including details of numbers and names of those arrested.

Bulawayo is unstoppable. The community is already responding
collectively by supplying food, demonstrations of support both
physically and spiritually.

If you think you can help please make contact. It is time to come
together. Get involved with our future

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! PLEASE FORWARD FAR AND WIDE! STAND UP FOR FREEDOM

God Bless Zimbabwe