It is one of the unhappy laws of this world that the occurrence of a new calamity doesn't erase ongoing injustice. Attention to Zimbabwe in the aftermath of the recent election has waned somewhat, but the assault by Mugabe's regime on those who voted against him continues unabated.
Gangs of ruling party youths beat to death 11 opposition activists in a remote Zimbabwean town Monday, setting a gruesome new standard for the post-election violence surging through that nation, according to opposition party officials.And:
Zimbabwe's ruling party, bent on retaining control after 28 years in power, has broadened its campaign of intimidation and violence to include teachers and even aid workers, disrupting education and basic care for tens of thousands of children across the country, according to humanitarian groups, union officials and the teachers themselves.