Tsvangirai did send letter to Mbeki - MDC

The MDC wishes to confirm that a letter was sent from President Morgan Tsvangirai to President Thabo Mbeki. on 13 May 2008.

This letter was intended as a private and confidential correspondence between the two leaders, and not for public dissemination.

The MDC notes with concern the fact that President Mbeki has stated that he has not received the letter, and to this effect another copy is being sent to him via South Africa's embassy in Harare.

Unfortunately, since writing to President Mbeki, the situation in Zimbabwe has worsened considerably, with the escalation of killings of MDC supporters and continued violence and intimidation against innocent Zimbabweans. President Tsvangirai and other leaders of the MDC have been arrested and the Mugabe regime has forced the suspension of foreign aid activities amongst numerous other attacks on the freedoms of the Zimbabwean people.

Despite assurances by SADC on 12 April at the Lusaka Extraordinary Summit that the electoral conditions of the runoff would enable the will of the people of Zimbabwe to be expressed freely and fairly, the events of the last few days continue to show that conditions promised at that meeting do not yet exist. The MDC looks forward to the imminent arrival of SADC observers which we hope will correct this dire situation.

The MDC remains committed to participate in the 27 June elections in order not to betray those who have suffered profound indignities and death because of their desire for democratic change. An inclusive democratic transition remains MDC's goal. Despite profound hardships we will continue to take this message to our people.

Statement issued by the Movement for Democratic Change June 7 2008 

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Mbeki's in-basket So Mbeki didn't receive Morgan's letter, didn't get Ronnie's report of impending conflagration in the townships, didn't get reports on Selebi's shenanigans. What else has he missed? Perhaps before he leaves office our peripatetic Pres should sit down . .more and sort through his in-basket. He may be surprised at exactly what sort of legacy he is leaving behind. . .less by Brickmaker on June 08 2008, 08:37 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Calling them liars So he is taking sides by holding Mugabe's hand and calling the MDC liars. Mediator? by MDC on June 08 2008, 09:27 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

The truth, nothing but the truth I mentioned this in some of my last posts on this matter. The letter was hand delivered by one of Morgan's top men. So if the President says he didn't get it, then his people haven't given it to him. OR someone is telling lies. Given the full blown press . .more communique and reaction, no need to answer as I have the answer already. However, now that it is in the public arena, Thabo Mbeki must have read it by now or is his head still in the sand? Whatevere the case, the big question remains - will he step down or even bother respond? I'm not holding my breath. In my view, Thabo Mbeki is as culpable as Robert Mugabe for the Zimbabwe disaster. He continues to protect Mugabe and it is especially disgusting know what is going on right now - a silent genocide. In fact Mbeki's Quiet diplomacy is simply a quiet genocide. One day, the truth will come out, no doubt about it Mbeki has never liked Tsvangirai and I just thank goodness that Tsvangirai has FINALLY taken off his gloves. Tsvangirai's letter is factually correct and I am waiting for Mbeki's spin doctors to try wiggling their way out of this one. I think it is great news that this letter has come out into the public domain because it's time the people of South Africa found out about what this President has been doing under the cloud of "quiet diplomacy" . .less by The truth will set Zimbabwe free on June 08 2008, 09:40 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Sunday Times accuse Chikane of lying "The Director-General in the Presidency, the Rev Frank Chikane, has been caught lying again...." http://www.thetimes.co.za/PrintEdition/Article.aspx?id=780936 by Further links on June 08 2008, 11:00 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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