• The truth about what is going on in Zimbabwe right now!

    NiallJune 26, 2008

    This was sent to me by a good friend and Godly man who has been serving in Africa for past few years, and is from folk’s within Zimbabwe who sent this out as a plea for the Church around the World to pray for the people of Zimbabwe and to be a catalyst for action!

    Warning! Some of the pictures in this article are very graphic in nature with images of the result of violence. If you are easily offended or are looking at this with kids, I would suggest waiting till you are ready.

    This is what is going on right now in Zimbabwe  – the Mugabe Government has termed it ‘Operation Mavoterapapi’ which translated means ‘Operation where did you vote”.

    It is such a tragedy and the victims are completely at the mercy of ruthless thugs with a green light to do just as they please. The proposed run-off election is going to be more than unfair – it is a human rights travesty.

    The photographs below show the charred remains of farm workers homes on Muniya Farm. (more…)

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    Not Watching the Beijing Olympics

    NiallJune 6, 2008

    I just signed a pledge tonight, joining others that I would not watch the Opening Ceremony (or for that matter, any of the events) of the 2008 Bejing Olympic.

    The purpose of Not Watching Campaign is not about the Olympics or the people of China.

    This campaign is to protest against the human rights violations in Tibet by the Communist Government of China and their continuing economic support for the Janjaweed militias in Darfur and the military junta in Burma.

    We want to get the attention of the Communist Government of China and let them know that they cannot turn their backs on the human rights responsibilities a civilized nation should have and still enjoy the financial benefits of the civilized world.

    We are NOT watching the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

    on which China is spending millions of dollars to showcase the world

    an event the sponsors and advertisers paid billions of dollars for advertising space!

    The Opening Ceremony is one of the largest television events in the World and advertisers around the globe pay huge fees to have their ads screened on networks that have also paid huge fees to screen the games. So, by switching off, if they can get thousands, hundreds of thousands of people to not watch - it sends a clear message, hurting the advertisers, networks and sponsors that we’re not happy they have partnered with the Chinese Communist Government.

    Go here to sign up, or go here to see the list of signatories so far, why not add your own to this pledge?

    Posted in Social Justice, human rights, protest |
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