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Welcome to the official Website of the Association of Zimbabweans Based Abroad, (AZBA), USA.

The association is a think tank that is independent, and nonpartisan devoted to serve as a center for research and /or analysis on important public issues facing the nation of Zimbabwe. Special emphasis is given to issues on public policy, governance and education. We seek to devise and promote policies that shape the lives of everyday citizens. We also seek to bring together individuals to express their views publicy, openly debate public policy, petition and advise policy makers.   

 

 

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2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

 

Once again, Zimbabweans the world over, find themselves having to deal with inefficiencies and political gamesmanship that has characterized the Mugabe regime and any and all of its institutions; the Zimbabwe Elections Commission (ZEC) being of particular interest at this time.  The Mugabe regime and Zimbabweans find themselves in very unfamiliar territory.  For the first time, since independence, the possibility of a change of power has never been so eminent and based on election results that have been released so far, that possibility is turning into reality by the minute.  The Association of Zimbabweans Based Abroad calls upon all Zimbabweans to show a high level political maturity and not slide into anarchy.

 

  The current pattern of organized torture and violence being perpetrated by state agents in the rural areas of Zimbabwe is similar to that documented prior to the 2002 elections. However, the current violence is dramatically more intensive and unrestrained. The level of brutality and callousness exhibited by the perpetrators is unprecedented and the vicious and cowardly attacks by so called war veterans on women, children and the elderly shames the memory of all true heroes of the liberation struggle.         [ZADHR, 8 May 2008]

 

To the political parties, we urge all to place the countries welfare ahead of any personal interests.  Zimbabweans have suffered enough of political deprivation, torture, denial of basic human rights and economic meltdown.  It is time to rebuild this nation and the people have spoken that they want change and are ready to pick their lives once again.

 

To the masses of Zimbabwe, we remind you that no political party is above reproach.  We call upon all to remain calm and not be drawn into any form of violence.  Your vote is your voice and we believe you have spoken resoundingly.

 

 A run-off of the Presidential election in the current environment is neither practical nor desirable. The SADC mediator should therefore take urgent steps to bring the major parties together into a renewed mediation process to discuss the following:

·         Immediate demobilization of the ruling party structures orchestrating the violence in Zimbabwe. SADC observers should be sent into the country immediately to observe and assist this process.

·         Discussions around the creating of a transitional government composed of representatives of the MDC and ZANU PF to map out conditions for political stabilization, humanitarian assistance and interim measures to help stabilize the economy.

·         Such a transitional authority should then map out the process for the creation of a new constitution, and the conditions necessary for such a constitution to come into force.

 

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The Association of Zimbabweans Based Abroad (AZBA) is a non-partisan public policy and governance think tank.  AZBA is headquartered in the United States of America.  For further information contact; (469)223-7690 or (951)213-7001

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