Oppression - Instablogs
Oppression
Nov 20 2009, Robb

The tempo of events in Zimbabwe continue to gather pace – and all of it has a more serious nature than happenings of late.

Which begs the question: What is Robert Gabriel Mugabe up to?

He continues to prosecute the MDC for all and sundry –..

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