September 2002
Boucher: The Outlook for Free and Fair Elections in Zimbabwe is Unclear
The U.S. has condemned the climate of fear and intimidation surrounding the upcoming local elections in Zimbabwe, particularly affecting the Movement for Democratic Change. Richard…
Mugabe Will Not Attend African Leaders' Summit
Robert Mugabe is boycotting an African leaders' summit in Nigeria aimed at discussing potential sanctions against Zimbabwe due to his controversial re-election. The Commonwealth has…
As a result of land reforms in Zimbabwe, 750,000 people have become unemployed - 2002-09-22
The land reforms in Zimbabwe have led to the unemployment of 750,000 people, primarily affecting those who worked on white-owned farms. The government, under President…
Conviction of a Farmer for Murder - 2002-09-18
A white farmer in Zimbabwe, Philip Bezuidenhout, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of a black man, Fabian Mapenzauswa, who had…
Amnesty International Strongly Condemns Wave of Violence Against Opposition in Zimbabwe - 2002-09-12
Amnesty International condemned violence against opposition in Zimbabwe ahead of local elections. Government-backed extremists are intimidating candidates, leading to withdrawals from the electoral race. This…
With the Expiration of the Zimbabwean Government's Deadline, 600 Farmers Have Left Their Farms
Approximately 600 white farmers have evacuated their farms in Zimbabwe following a government deadline aimed at redistributing land to landless black farmers. The government's land…
Arrest of White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-09-08
The Zimbabwean government is enforcing land redistribution by ordering white farmers to vacate their farms or face arrest. Despite a court ruling halting evictions, many…
Robert Mugabe Warns Critical White Farmers to Accept His Land Reform Policy
Robert Mugabe has issued a warning to critical white farmers in Zimbabwe to accept his land reform policy or face expulsion. He insists that white…
British Prime Minister in Mozambique - 2002-09-01
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is visiting Mozambique to discuss the land seizure policy in Zimbabwe with President Joaquim Chissano. Blair emphasizes the need for…