Activists Lobby AU Over Elections

Several key Zimbabwean activists took part in a roundtable discussion in Kampala, where they intend to lobby the African Union (AU) to take a prominent role in ensuring Zimbabwe's next elections are free and fair.

Under the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, the activists say they want to urge leaders at the AU summit, to ensure that Zimbabwe is sufficiently prepared to hold credible, free and fair elections and that the AU stands ready to monitor and observe those elections.

Political analyst John Makumbe, Zimbabwe Election Support Network chairperson Tinoziva Bere, International Commission of Jurists Africa Director Arnold Tsunga, farm workers union leader Gertrude Hambira, Zimbabwe Human Rights Association Director Okay Machisa, plus Tsitsi Mhlanga, Pedzisai Ruhanya and Dewa Mavhinga took part in the conference.

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