http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/jun/09/zimbabwe
'Robert Mugabe and his generals are fighting together in a deadly battle for survival that has seen thousands of Zimbabweans brutally beaten and maimed since Zanu-PF lost the March 29 general and presidential elections.
The idea that the military has usurped Mugabe's powers and are running Zimbabwe in his stead is erroneous. True, the country is being run by a military junta – but Mugabe is firmly in place as its head. This is a symbiotic relationship – with both sides giving and receiving in equal measure.'
Excellent clear-eyed summary of the situation in Zimbabwe. Possibly the first thing I've ever read on the Guardian website with which I agree 100%. Especially this-
"...Their heartless brutality is in line with the worst tradition of African dictators. The killing fields of Gukurahundi, the senseless destruction of Murambatsvina and the diabolical beatings, burnings and maimings of the past few weeks all bear their personal stamp.'
This man knows his history. Mugabe was never anything more than a murderous tinpot dictator- shame the Guardian and its hordes of witless readers gave him a pass for more than two decades- when he started being overtly nasty to gays and stopped western AIDS agencies working effectively. But then thats the left for you- until their precious hobby-horses start getting shot, they just don't care.
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