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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 24 Jun 2008 : 22:37:56
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Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Zimbabwe
24 June 2008
The Commonwealth is deeply disturbed at the latest developments and continuing violence in Zimbabwe. As a former member country, Zimbabwe and its people remain very much in the Commonwealth's thoughts. The situation in the country also has a direct impact on neighbouring Commonwealth members.
The Commonwealth is extremely concerned that the scheduled run-off elections cannot now take place as envisaged, with the participation of both Presidential candidates in conditions that assure Zimbabweans of the opportunity to express their will freely and without fear, through credible democratic processes.
The inalienable right to participate in free and democratic political processes is enshrined in the Commonwealth Principles agreed by Heads of Government in Harare in 1991. It is a core value of the Commonwealth, and of neighbouring countries, and is also the right of the people of Zimbabwe. The Commonwealth urges the Government of Zimbabwe to respect these Principles, adopted in its own capital.
The Commonwealth remains committed to supporting regional efforts to address the situation in Zimbabwe, and stands ready to assist in ways that regional leaders consider helpful.
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