The lack of action from any quarter is leaving us all feeling helpless. Maybe if they had OIL it might be a different story.
I could imagine more than a couple of nations lining up to do the right thing for democracy.

To Stephen in LA - I catch your drift - slingshots cost a fortune in Tehran!

Barry, Luxembourg,

I'm disgusted that this has been allowed to continue.

Shame on us all......

Marc, Antrim, N Ireland

To Tim Way . "why governments around the world seem unprepared, or unable, to intervene in Zimbabwe"

Western "White" governments will not intervene, because of the instant accusations of colonialism. If other borderAfrican nations will not help, why should we intervene? We'd get no thanks for it

Rob Bain, Derby,

Tony Campbell, Northampton,
Can't really get you. Are you saying that you expect the countries bordering Zimbabwe to learn how to colonize as your forefathers did? Even if they had, they couldn't b'ecos they were fellow Africans. See how difficult it was for Mr.Mbeki of SA.

Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Disgusting and appalling though this brutality is, it also smacks of desperation. You can beat people, you can kill many of them but that may well make them more determined. Many or most will still brave the thugs and vote MDC. Mugabe knows this. He'll lose. He will refuse to stand down. Then what?

Paul Owen, Birmingham, UK

Lisa Dieter, San Clemente, USA

I do not see the similarity between Mr.Mugabe and Hitler. Mr.Mugabe is too old to conquer the whole of Africa and he does not have that kind of strong army.

Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

i'm a Zimbabwean.i feel so sad that i can't go to my own home because of the violence.i fear 4 my family EVERYDAY!the violence WILL CONTINUE coz NO ONE has done ANYTHING (besides talk) to show mugabe what he's doing is wrong.to beleive i used to be proud of him once.how times change.HELP US PLEASE!!

Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

When last did the international community i.e. the West ever intervene in an African / Black conflict? Could it be at some level the suffering of Black people in some far off place just does not resonate powerfully enough to induce any meaningful response. Think Ruwanda Darfur, enough said….

Martin Chase-Byrne, London, United Kingdom

Although the MDC are not in the presidency they should have the majority in the Zimbabwe government if the last elections are correct and put into being. Why can they not have some control over the country?

David, Scarborough, UK

If we Brits intervene we are called colonialists etc but didn't the countries bordering Zimbabwe that we once goverened learn anything from us? How can those politicians sit with Mugabe and ignore his death squads?

That, for us, is the shameful part - former colonies appeasing a despotic tyrant.

Tony Campbell, Northampton, England

As an African living on the border with Zimbabwe, I ask this: Why on earth are we EXPECTING the US/UK/EU to come in to "help"?So that we can blame them later? We are in this mess, and instead of showing the world how stupid we Africans are,WE should be doing more! SADC sanctions, military force etc.

Lesego, Francistown, BOTSWANA

why dont they intervine and help these people who are in fear of their lives.is it cause there is nothing else left to gain from this country such as oil?so people are not saving?the iraqn people r now safe so y dont the troops leave?i gues oil is tasty

sam, Harlow, uk

Susan, Texas, USA:
Towards the end of Ian Smith's rule there was a similar impasse; schools were closed for several years, rural roads became impassable. I know because both my parents were teachers. The situation was bad then, as now. It needs to be solved, but not by bringing back Ian Smith!

Charan Muzaya, London, UK

Why is it seemingly alright in Africa (Zimbabwe in this instance)? Can you imagine the uproar if this was happening in Britain, the US or a European country? David Owen, Andrew Young, Henry Kissinger and Jimmy Carter - not much to say these days, have you? Hope you're pleased with your selves.

Susan, Texas, USA

Typically pathetic response from our governments.

Easy way to stop this with out violences

Stop all arms sales to them
Stop all travel by any politician out of the country
Stop all luxury goods being delivered to the country.

Would never happen though, the weapons dealers make too much money.

Alex Samad, Sydney, Australia

Iraq, with all its political lies and dishonest justifications, has ensured that we will not intervene in another country's political process (if you can call it that) regardless of how horrifying. A lot of people will die before we find the courage to do anything. The fear of Fool Me Twice.

Angela, Epping, Australia

I have just finished reading When a Crocodile Eats the Sun by Peter Godwin and decided to see what might be in the daily news about Mugabe. The spirit of Hitler lives on, check out Zimbabwe! How long before anyone will stand up against this tyrant?

Lisa Dieter, San Clemente, USA

To Chuck - I suppse you rather do nothing! Sanctions have done nothing. Other African nations are doing nothing, lets just leave him to continue to do what he has been doing for the last 10 years. Maybe the old way is good alternative, an unsactioned assasination and then a civil war.

Dino, Melbourne, Australia

Chuck, sadly your comment is indicative of governments who choose the path of least resistance. The issue is not be whether Zimbabwe poses a threat to other nations, the issue is that it is disgrace to do nothing. Doing nothing effectively has the result of condoning such behaviour.

Robert, Tokyo,

Maybe we should start another illegal war in a sovereign country? Maybe England should set sail and colonize them? Maybe we should both stop selling them weapons?

Invading non-aggressive nations who pose no threat: It's wrong in Iraq, and it would be wrong in Zimbabwe.

Chuck, San Diego, USA

Where is the military might of the "moral majority" (US, EU, NATO, UN, SOUTH AFRICA!) All it would take is ONE aircraft carrier, one small detachement and these thugs & murders would get the message.
God Help the people of Zimbabwe, since the rest of the world doesn't give a damn!

Javier Williams, San Diego, CA, USA

Can someone please right an article explaining why governments around the world seem unprepared, or unable, to intervene in Zimbabwe. I just cannot understand how the UN can justify intervening in Kosovo to limit religious/political genocide and we all just simply watch Zimbabwe !

Tim Way , Singapore, Singapore

The world watches and does nothing. Where is the rest of Africa? Too many tin pot potentates in power
afraid for themselves.

Bruce Northwood, Washington, D.C. , USA

'have your say' ! What's the point? No-one is listening, or cares about what happens. Lethargy has taken hold and Britain's foreign minister isn't going to do anything, neither is the UN, the EU or the US. I wonder where David Owen is these days, anyone know? He must be so proud of his work.

Jacqueline, Bristol, UK

we should be ashamed that our prime ministers.presidents and other leaders turn their heads and look away at what is happening here. If mugabe had WMDs, was building a nuclear reactor or was the mastermind behind 9/11 it would be a different story.Shame on you all.

Paul, Worcester, England

I hear the British delegation refused to have a cup of tea with Zimbabwe's leader at a recent conference. That will teach him a thing or two.

Besides we can always show the world what incredible humanitarians we are giving the Palestinians another few billion so they can buy weapons. from Iran.

Stephen, los Angeles, usa