Staff Reporter| President Emmerson Mnangagwa was yesterday told he is to remain under the heavy slab of sanctions until he has proven that he is a change man.
This was announced by a US government representative at a senatorial session last night.
When asked on accountability for atrocities, Mnangagwa could be an even more repressive leader than Mugabe, …. how the US government levels that?, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau Of African Affairs, Hon. Stephanie Sullivan, replied saying,
“One of the things we will be looking for is for the people of Zimbabwe to organise some sort of truth and reconciliation process so that they can work through these traumas of the past. As far as President Mnangagwa , he remains under US sanctions, and again the government is in front of us right now and we are going to try to work to engage positively; he in his inauguration speech really wanted people to look forward, forget about the past, we are going to deal with him and other members of the government but again not just appeal to … but try to help the government and the people of Zimbabwe who have gone through this very dismal track of human rights.”
When asked, to expect the government led by someone who has participated, responsible for horrific violations, horrific human rights atrocities; to expect there to be a real Truth And Reconciliation Commission from a government led by someone who has a record that the whole state department sees to be this horrific this, should we really be as expecting a real Truth And Reconciliation process?, Stephanie Sullivan said, “We certainly don’t believe this will be a spontaneous course of action without a great deal of pressure and discussion and its not just the United States, its also as I mentioned the like minded partners and a very active civil society;
“there were so many people out in the streets, celebrating the prospects of a new Zimbabwe, and we think in some ways, maybe not dramatically, yes but the line shave moved and the kinds of oppression that people felt obliged to withstand in the predecessor regime, I think that its been a bit of a game changer despite the fact that its the same people who are running the show at this point.” WATCH THE FULL DISCUSSION AND PROGRAM REVIEW BELOW:
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10 Replies to “US Govt: President Mnangagwa Remains Under Heavy Sanctions Until He Proves He Is Better Than Mugabe”
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Thanks for bringing us the recorded session of the Senate Hearing. But your breaking news banner kept on obscuring the names of the senators. Is it possible to remove your banner – at least occasionally – so that we can see their names.
Because this is about engagement with the U.S. . Zimbabweans have been engaged all along and they came up with this new constitution which the regime is reluctant to implement . Zim was never colonized by the U.S.
But why run to erstwhile colonisers? Why not run to the AU in Addis, or to SADC or better still to the people of Zimbabwe? We as Zimbabweans do not as yet know where the MDC clearly stands regarding the coup and the 2018 elections but they’ve already run straight to Washington, amana. This habit, which seems never to die, is reason why the label zvimbwasukata – or running dogs of imperialism – seems to always apply.
This nonsensically Mugabe language must stop. Zim will never benefit anything from confrontational politics with Western countries. Even China doesnt do this; and yet its the second biggest economy in the world. You can follow your Mugabe to Malaysia or it it Singapore – bathi uvakatshele khona?
Why don’t we just implement what we agreed on then see what the opposition will say . Rather than work on assumptions and try to maintain the status quo
What I would advise Mnangagwa is to avoid posturing and speechifying like Mugabe but just act quietly, as it has been his nature and produce the results. People will eventually get to trust him and believe in him. Examples could be:
1. Never say anything insulting against other leaders or Governments, but just praise and focus on the positives, even if its the Western governments, President Trump or whoever, should it be necessary to say something or when cornered by Journalists;
2. Never sound desperate for acceptance and recognition like Mugabe was – just do good things and you will be recognised;
3. Be a good listener and address in practical terms citizens concerns – for instance – remove the army from the streets as soon as you can;
4. Get rid of the traditional ZANU PF language of arrogance – the Pasi this and Pasi that; hukura talk;
5. Stop the language of insults whether against opposition, whites or other tribes;
6. You must always come across as sincere whenever you promise things – and be quick to apologies when mistakes have been done or certain things have been overlooked – don’t bring up excuses;
7. Allow the Commemoration of Gukurahundi victims and all other victims of election violence in the past right across the country and even request to attend some of these commemorations or send Government representatives;
8. Work out a programme of reparations for Gukurahundi victims; Murambatswina victims and other victims of past violence;
9. Symbolically send emissaries to chiefs in Matebeleland and request one on one meetings with Chiefs and families to offer condolences and apologies over Gukurahundi and explain you government’s plans and challenges in addressing this issue;
10. There is no need for public apologies or pronouncements by the President over these issues – this therefore should not be meant to embarrass anyone;
11. As long as the people can visibly see what the Government is practically doing in trying to resolve these issues; the calls for some public forums like the TRC etc will slowly die down and people will forgive and move on;
12. Practically move with speed to address the land issue and bring it to finality. Put forward a programme of compensating white farmers – this should not be just about monetary compensation; it could include some White farmers coming back to take over farms that are derelict or those that are not being fully utilised or sharing existing farms given to black people, if they are too big;
13. Organise a meeting or conference with opposition supporters and thrash out the most urgent and immediate reforms to be instituted between now and the elections next year;
13. Ensure that everything Government does or initiates is as inclusive as possible right across the country, so that there is a buy in by citizens;
14. As a new Government, carry on from your inauguration speech in visible practical terms and make sure this is seen as your own initiatives and typically internal Zim initiatives by a people and their government that have turned a new leaf. This will ensure that you are not seen to be pandering to pressure from the West or any other foreign powers. Consequently your stature will be enhanced and your leadership and Government respected, and you will win elections next year!
Problem with you is that you have your own definition of terms. Democracy—Tsvagirai as president, Free and fair—- Mdc winning an election, Even playing ground— more sanctions and more sufferings of zimbabwean. Agreed reforms- begging for more financial support. Once the economy is in tatters, this automatically means that the electoral field is not even. It is heavily tilting towards an opposition party victory. That is why they have gone there to ask for more sufferings of our people.
All talk went to get my passport yday was told no dual citizenship yet it’s in constitution and passed in Supreme Court and even HE ED said it so why hasn’t there been any progress …. And poor sadc members who were forced to renounce are being forced to pay 500$ for a perm residence sticker valid till the passport retires yet we were born in Abd lived here all life…. Maybe just maybe things are
You seem not be concerned about national interest. National interest requires that we implement the electoral reforms we agreed on. National interest requires that we hold a free and fair election. We’re all rooting for mnangagwa to succeed for if he succeeds, the whole country succeeds. But first, reforms have to be implemented. Zanu simply changed their leadership. You cannot just change leadership and expect the world to remove sanctions without changing the conditions that brought the sanctions in the first place. Stand up for your country, Observer, it’ll be easier to stand up for your party.
The Western imperialist bent cannot shed itself off. And it is being egged on by the lackey zvimbwasukata in the mold of MDC whose dictionary certainly does not contain the words ‘the national interest’.