Let there be no exceptions in the creation and enhancement of demoratic societies.

The transition and enhancement of democracy around the world has always been a thorn
in the flesh of all democracy loving people. Especially in Africa where the observation of the
rule of law remains a pipe-dream, there is need for action to be taken against rogue states.
There is an escalation in massive human rights abuses. Repressive governments have
been alowed to abuse power willy- nilly. The observation of people's rights by the state
must be non-negotiable. People must enjoy the rights that work as signposts of
democracy. The administration of International law must be transparent and ensure that
all dictators, tyrants, despots, war criminals are brought to justice without fear or favour.
Failure by many states to stick to the stipulations of international law renders it
laughable. Outposts of tyranny have been alowed to rule the roost unabated.
The infringement of people's rights, flagrant violation of international law clearly
spelt out in the universal declaration of human rights is an issue of concern.

Should Democracy sustain itself in Zimbabwe?

Its unimpeachable that the institutions of Democracy are functioning undemocratically in Zim.
That there is need for robust methods of consolidating democracy is undebatable.
Since 1980, Elections have been held periodically in Zimbabwe but the people have
never experienced a free and fair election. Electoral laws have been skewed to
benefit Mugabe and his cronies. Mugabe also introduced a number of draconian laws
as an assault on the opposition and all voices of decent. How can the media operate
freely when there are laws such as the AIPPA that criminalise journalism?
The role of civil society and the opposition has been deeply clouded by the POSA
which requires police clearance for two or more people to have a meeting.
That means the opposition parties cannot hold rallies without police clearance.
The people of Zimbabwe have also been deprived of their right to demonstrate
against injustice.
The passing of countless -small pieces of legislation that infringe on the
rights of the masses has caused many civic organisations, private companies
and investors to close shop.
Democracy must be consolidated now in Zimbabwe through economic and
social justice. The liberalisation of the economy is also of more concern.
What matters is not only the availability of institutions of democracy but
the environment in which they are operating. Reason and rationale must
prevail over dogmatic machismo and political fiefdom.

Democracy threatened in zimbabwe

Its not only baffling, but also mind-boggling that peace loving zimbabweans have
been subjected to countless, never ending and inextricably cruel methods of
totalitarian tyranny. Human rights violations and the abuse of power by the
Mugabe dictatorship have ascended to the rooftop, giving a blow to
democracy. Should the people of Zimbabwe continue to suffer under the
despotic regime of Mugabe? Should the international community continue
to watch as Mugabe continues to ride rough-shod on the people's shoulders? There is virtually no rule of law in Zimbabwe.
People's rights have seriously been curtailed. All voices of decent have been
systematically silenced. Mugabe's persona has become sacro-sanct
that any criticism of him is deemed criminal. The dictator must be
reined in, and all democracy loving people must call for a new zimbabwe that
demonstrates the basic tenets of democracy.