We Are Failing Zimbabwe
Editorial, The New York Times | July 23, 2008
Mugabe’s bloody rule will continue for another term unless Russia, China, and South Africa help impose tougher sanctions and an arms embargo on Zimbabwe. ++ Moscow and Beijing’s vetoes against tougher measures in the Security Coucil are to blame for the current situation. ++ US should continue with its bilateral penalties and press others to follow. ++ Only sustained and consistent international pressure can bring about a resolution: either a supervised rerun of the election or a negotiated transition leading to Tsvangirai’s inauguration.
