Sunday, December 7, 2008

Zimbabwe 'Needs New Leadership'

Via BBC -

President Robert Mugabe's government cannot lead Zimbabwe out of its current humanitatian crisis, the Elders group of influential statesmen has said.

The group - which includes former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan - said there was "bitter disappointment" with the current leadership.

The group also called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to help contain a cholera outbreak.

Humanitarian agencies say the epidemic has claimed about 600 lives so far.

The Elders include former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, former US President Jimmy Carter and international advocate for women and children's rights Graca Machel.

"There is bitter disappointment in the current leadership. This government has not demonstrated the ability to lead the country out of its current crisis," said former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

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