Zimbabweans Have Too Much Freedom: DRC Ambassador to Zimbabwe

Dean of African diplomats and Democratic Republic of Congo Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Mwawapanga Mwanananga said Zimbabweans should not abuse their freedom but should use it wisely.

Said Mwanananga:

The current environment is characterised by too much freedom. When you give your children some freedom they tend to abuse it. The Zimbabwean people should understand that freedom is there for you, but you should manage it properly. I think the new dispensation has freed the people of Zimbabwe. They are enjoying this freedom, but they should not abuse it because, as everybody can see, the environment is peaceful. Where there is peace, there are always people, some thugs, who want to derail (the process) and cause havoc, but overall, I have been here long enough to tell the people of Zimbabwe that this is the most peaceful election season I have witnessed in Zimbabwe. Use it wisely so that next week we can all celebrate.

United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Brian Nichols said there were still issues to resolve regarding elections. British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mrs Catriona Laing said levels of violence had gone down in the country.

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