Lloyd Sachikonye traces the roots of Zimbabwe's contemporary violence
to the actions of the Rhodesian armed forces, and the inter-party
conflicts that occurred during the liberation war. His focus, however,
is the period since 2000, which has seen state-sponsored violence
erupting in election campaigns and throughout the programme of
fast-track land reform. The consequences of this violence run wide and
deep. Aside from inflicting trauma and fear on its victims, the
impunity enjoyed by its perpetrators has helped to mould a culture
within which personal freedoms and dreams are strangled. At a broader
social level, it is responsible - both directly and indirectly - for
millions of Zimbabweans voting with their feet and heading for the
diaspora. Such a migration 'cannot simply be explained in terms of the
search for greener economic pastures. Escape from authoritarianism,
violence, trauma and fear is a large factor behind the exodus'.
Sachikonye concludes that any future quest for justice and
reconciliation will depend on the country facing up to the truth about
the violence and hatred that have infected its past and present.
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ISBN
9781779221674
Publisert
2014
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Vendor
Weaver Press
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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