Zimbabwe : We did it before, let’s do it again
Yes they are correct, there is nothing special about Itai. Ever since the attainment of independence in 1980, many people have been abducted and killed under the leadership of ZANU PF. Approximately 20 000 civilians were killed in Matebeleland during the Gukurahundi operation. Over 5 000 Zimbabweans have gone missing mainly on political grounds without being accounted for by the government since 1980.
The only special thing is that myself and many other progressive citizens spoke out and acted when Itai was abducted thereby drawing a solid line in the sand regarding the disregard of human rights in Zimbabwe. Well done Zimbabwe.
In the past 2 years, several individuals including myself were abducted by the agents of evil but none went missing for a long time because we sent a loud and clear message to Mugabe and his minions using Itai’s case. It was a monumental precedence. Again, well done Zimbabweans.
However and inspite of that, it’s not over yet. Itai Dzamara has not been accounted for but like I always say, the fight is never entirely about Itai but for the respect of human rights and a better Zimbabwe. It is everyone’s fight. More so, as we head towards the 2018 elections, the monsters from Satan’s Kingdom will be unleashed to thwart the voice of the masses. The most vocal and active ones will be targeted.
Now is the time to embolden and amplify our voice once again around Itai’s issue and any other pertinent issue. None among us must go missing. Never again.
Because we boldly spoke up and took a stand, others were inspired. As a result many other citizens campaigns such as #ThisFlag and #Tajamuka were birthed to augment the quest towards a better Zimbabwe.
We did it before, Let’s do it again.
A new and better Zimbabwe is possible in our lifetime.
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(Patson Dzamara is a pro democracy activist, leadership coach and author, and conference speaker based in Zimbabwe)
