US, EU maintain sanctions on Mugabe

US, EU maintain sanctions on Mugabe

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By Lebo Nkatazo

THE European Union and the United States of America have extended targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe by another year, shattering President Robert Mugabe’s dream of building bridges with the West.

The EU’s General Affairs and External Relations Council decided on January 30 to renew the EU’s sanctions against the government of Zimbabwe with effect from February 21, President Robert Mugabe’s birthday.

The sanctions were imposed in 2002 against what the EU says is Mugabe’s dictatorship.

US President George Bush also renewed for another year an executive order he issued in 2003 to impose sanctions on the country.

Britain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jack Straw said the European Union's measures are specifically targeted against the Mugabe regime rather than the economic interests of ordinary Zimbabweans.

“The European Union's sanctions are an arms embargo, and a travel ban and assets freeze on Mr Mugabe and leading members of his regime. The renewal of these measures sends a powerful message of the European Union's continued concern about the erosion of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law in Zimbabwe,” said Straw.

Bush said those on the US list were persons: “contributing to the deliberate breakdown in the rule of law in Zimbabwe”.

Recently, Mugabe said he it was his wish to have good relations with Britain. After the statements, several government officials who are on the sanctions list such as Mashonaland East governor, Ray Kaukonde have made similar pronouncements.
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