But I am pleading with you to get everyone praying that you can. Tensions continue to mount in Zimbabwe, and already the situation is beginning to turn violent.
Here is a press release issued today by the U.S. State Department.
U.S. Government statement on Zimbabwe Government Arrests Opposition Leaders
Press Statement
Sean McCormack
Washington, DC
March 11, 2007
Zimbabwe Government Arrests Opposition Leaders
The United States Government condemns the brutal and unwarranted actions of the Government of Zimbabwe March 11 in attacking its citizens peacefully gathered
to exercise their legitimate democratic rights at a prayer meeting in the
Harare suburb of Highfield.
The Embassy reports that one person was killed, a number were injured, and over 100 were arrested. Police have refused to inform lawyers of the whereabouts of
those arrested, including Movement for Democratic Change leaders Morgan
Tsvangirai and Arthur Mutambara; and Lovemore Madhuku, head of the National
Constitutional Assembly.
We hold President Robert Mugabe and the Government of Zimbabwe accountable for
the government’s actions today, and for the safety and well-being of
those in custody. We call for the immediate release of those detained, and for
the provision of medical treatment for those injured.
2007/181
1 comment:
Kiki: May God's peace fill your hearts and the hearts of the people with whom you minister. May His grace abound and His mercy be steadfast in the release of those in danger. May His protection surround you with an encampment of a legion of His angels and He be glorified in the midst of the chaos. In the precious name of Jesus Christ I pray. selahV
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