NEWS REPORT
By Hakeem Babalola
Zimbabwe Europe Network (ZEN) was in Hungary to display some compelling photos on February 28 at Aranytíz Cultural Centre for the purpose of telling different stories about the 2008 elections which took place in Zimbabwe, a country being said to be at crossroads It was in continuation of ZEN’s European tour for support against human rights abuse, poverty, breach of constitution and the inability to implement the supposed agreement which analysts believed are blocking Zimbabwe’s progress.
The exhibition intends to remind the world that revolution doesn’t happen overnight, according to Mr. Kucaca Phulu, Chairperson Zimbabwe Human Rights Association.
Describing the exhibition as a reflection of pain and joy, Mr. Phulu explained that the photos speak for themselves.
“It is the pain of losing family,” he narrated. “It is the pain of how human can be cruel to each other, adding that it is also “the patience and spiritual level of Zimbabweans as well as the joy of supporting one’s candidates”.
However Mr McDonald Lewanika who delivered a lecture at Corvinus University titled, “Zimbabwe At Crossroads After Two Years of Inclusive Government, Can Elections Be any Good?” seemed pretty much optimistic when he told African News Hungary that he predicted a dramatic change by September.
Neil Clarke, head of the Minority Rights Group International Budapest, pledged Hungary to use its rotational EU presidency to advance the cause of ZEN which is to ensure that the EU and its member states engaged on Zimbabwe and that the perspectives and recommendations of Zimbabwean civil society shape its future policy decisions.
The exhibition which was jointly hosted by AHU and the Minority Rights Group International Budapest runs until March 27 from 9 am to 27
The three-member delegation was hosted by AHU (African Hungarian Union).
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