Zimbabwe's Last Chance
Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections offer both fear and hope to the millions trapped in the country’s hellish conditions. People of good will, including those affiliated with multilateral organizations like the UN, should descend on Zimbabwe to act as witnesses to the deteriorating pre-election environment, and serve as a bulwark against escalation of state brutality.
As the world rooted for former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan in his recent efforts to end the violence in Kenya, many also found themselves wondering whether a weary Annan, or some other global leader, will be battling another fire by the end of this month: this time in Zimbabwe.