The killing of innocent women and childrens is proved by G BUSH when he destroys the ARAB REPULBIC (IRAQ) the most beatiful country in the globe.He was doing that for the interest of the Americans not for the world

THE ISSUES OF ZIMBABWEANS CAN BE SOLVED INTERNALLY

Maurice kekana, PRETORIA, RSA

MDC leader must understant that he is not yet the president of ZIMBABWE he must not just jump to conclution, like his influencers Press MUGABE is the head of zimbabwe he must work with him he can not do what he likes in some one s' territory.it is unhuman.
ZIMBABWE FOR ZIMBABWEANS

Maurice kekana, PRETORIA, RSA

Where's jimmah Carter?

rocker don, hollywood, u s a

What are the world leaders going to do about this evil man? What can we the normal people do. Genocide is exactly what is happening and is unforgivable. Please someone help those poor people. What can we do?.

Kath Fairclough, Liverpool, Merseyside

Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent children, old people, and all the people who are in the grip of such darkness. The wicked have their season.

hamish, London, United Kingdom

Have no fear, Zimbabweans. You can rest assured that Mr. Mugabe's election will be declared fair and legitimate by Jimmy Carter.

Serial numbers on ballots. What a joke.

Then Mugabe gets a hero's welcome at the UN. Another joke.

Koblog, Los Angeles,

The Times must tell us exactly how many people have to be killed for the action of the killing of the citizens of Zimbabwe to be described as Genocide? In any other circumstances any such killing is murder. We understand murder precisely so I ask why is Genocide so imprecise? This is surely Genocide

Chris Coles, Medstead, Alton, United Kingdom

The black people in Zimbabwe wanted Mugabe so they got Mugabe and all that comes with that. Why should the world bail them out?

Carl, Atlanta, USA

It's not Mugabe, it's the army of thugs, with no regard for human life, supporting him that keep him in power. They will operate a scorched earth policy, killing indescriminately if they are invaded. I don't agree with the west invading the country, but are his African neighbours equipped to do so?

Ron, Milton Keynes, UK

Lim, Malaysia.

Yes! You are the only one saying this. You must be completely irrational to talk the way you do. This Mugabe regime is genocidal. It is the duty of decent people to intervene no matter which nation they come from. The world is global as everyone keeps telling you. Wise up matey.

Colin , Carmarthen, UK

Lim, Malaysia, said. ' deserving righteous leader to police the village.'
That is very dated idea that disappeared along with the cold war. Great political/spiritual leaders are now completely naff and discredited. Dead and buried along with Mao, Stalin, and Hitler. Your argument is boring mate.

Colin , Carmarthen, UK

I am saddened by the events in Zimbabwe. Not. so much, because of what Mugabe is doing, but because we, as a human beings allow it to happen.
We are a disgrace to our generation.Have we not learnt anything from history?

Hamid Sirdar, Lahore , Pakistan

Mugabe destroyed Zimbabwe after Ian Smith made it prosperous, so what do we learn from this scenario.
Careful ,wasn't it Freud who said there is no such thing as an excuse.

Johny, Rennes, france

"One man,One vote,Once" A lot of people thought we Rhodesians were malcontents when we quoted that little chestnut,how right we were.What a terrible waste of a once beautiful and prosperous country it has all turned out to be,breadbasket to basketcase in a blink,shame on all responsible.RIP Ian.

Ed Allen, Whitby, Canada

Cands, London ,

I am not a Zim so whoever wins matters not to me but to d Zims. What I really wanted to say was d West or anyone else had no grounds or rights to interfere in Zim. affairs & I believe that I am not d only one saying this. If u focus on 1 side only how can u see d otherside?

Lim , Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Mugabe shames Africa.

Thomas, London,

Only the Zimbabwean people have the right to say who they want as leader.
Many choose Mugabe.
Leaders can only lead if followers follow.
If a leader is ignored then they are powerless.
Its often an easier life if one gets on regardless of who runs a country.

Michael W, Telford, UK

Well ... congratulations to The Times (and all the other newpapers) for reporting this terrible stuff, or otherwise we wouldn't know that we had to feel rotten for the Zimbabwe people, or pray for them, or count our own blessings - those of us who live in a "normal" country.

avraham makeler, Rehovot, Israel

What can Britain do?
If we go in with force, we get told we are returning to our old imperial ways. Britain can not do anything with Africa. Sadly how hands are tied. What ever we do we do wrong.
I do feel for the people of Zimbabwe, but sadly there nothing we can do.

Christopher Tomkins, South Shields, England

Lim , Johor Bahru, Malaysia

I think you are a very confused person. You seem to make comments that make no sense. Please for the love of God, catch a wake up.

Cands, London ,

Lim , Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Are you trying to say that Mugabe is righteous? I surely hope not. The west do not need to govern Zimbabwe, but someone who cares about its country and its people does. Mugabe is clearly not the right candidate, his actions speak louder than words. He is disgusting.

Cands, London ,

The other African nations enable this monster Mugabe. Why don't Mandela and Tutu shut up about Israel, a democracy being attacked on all sides by terrorist supporting nations, and pay attention to their own neighborhood? Oh yeah, Mugabe is a black African -- and this mollifies or excuses him.

Michael, Bothell, USA

"Hey Mr Bush, ...? Just follow what you did in Iraq ..."

No James, two minutes after we went in to Zimbabwe you and your fellow "true believers" would be whining about the "Evil 'Mericans." Zimbabwe is a former UK colony. You want change, do it yourselves. Oh, that's right you can't. Then shut up.

Cannon Asesrb, Las Vegas, US

I do wish Mr. Mandela had spoken earlier against Mugabe and his thugs.

Rodney Barker, Gainsborough, England UK

I suppose at least in Stalinist Russia they had a choice of candidate, even if they were all Communist...

Matthew Jones, Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

Hey Mr Bush, do you know how much oil is under Zimbabwe ? Just follow what you did in Iraq and its all yours!. And the people will be safe to boot!

James, Dundee, Scotland

Hi, people. Why all the fuss over Mr.Mugabe? Don't you think it is enough talk and time to shut up and let Zimbabwe get things sorted up.

Peace to you all and peace to Zimbabwe. May they find the best leader to lead them forward.
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Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Where oh where is the mighty Dubya , freeing the world of tyrants , and spreading his "freedom"?
USA could really care less what happens if there isn't big money involved.
As a US citizen I'm ashamed of our inaction, and double standards.

brandon , st albans , UK

The leaders of Africa need to take care of business.

Cronan, London, United Kingdom

J. Reynolds, Charleston, SC, USA

D whole world is not USA & d West. Is it? Even if the whole world is one global village, it needs a more deserving righteous leader to police the village. Not the US & d West. Sorry to say, by your actions & stance I view you more a threat to peace.
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Lim , Johor Bahru, Malaysia

African democracy; vote for the opposition and be beheaded. Mugabe is correct, Zimbabwe's leaders are responsible, and will eventually be held accountable.

Bill Peter, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

G8 summit, United Nations, the Pope, Gordon Brown, George W Bush and Mr Mbeki these are powerful people of this world and yet they sit back and watch this bully reign terror on it;s innocent people. Shame on you all.

Michael Williams, Southampton, Britain

Hey who's picture is everyone sporting in this picture
with the groovy Jimi Hendrix clothing?
Mugabe?

Doug, Aptos, usa

Mugabe has finally proved beyond a shadow of doubt to even his staunches supporters that he and his illegitimate regime are nothing more common criminal thugs. The only way forward for the Zimbabwean people, must be to purge the country of the current regime including the army, police and judiciary.

N.Mayer, Perth, Australia

Where are the responsible "post colonial" African leaders now? Don't look to Britain or the US. Time to grow up and weed your own garden.

Mtmozart, Boston, us

If I were Robert Mugabe,I would be wary of these comparisons to Saddam Hussein!!LOL!!

Madlabutha, Birmingham, England

Action speeks louder that words.
It's about time something is done to remove this dictator.

Mr T, London, United Kingdom

What is the UN actually for? Torture, rape, murder and the disregard of human rights are plainly evident in Zimbabwe, Burma, Darfur etc; but the body formed to protect humanity does nothing. Respect for national sovereignty? That's just an excuse for gravy train diplomats and gutless politicians.

Mr Denmore, Sydney, Australia

Yet anothr saga in African politics, when will African leaders learn that the will of the people,and not the will of force is what democracy is about. It is time for international orgaisations to rout demi gods who abuse their own people ; even if they result to force as in the case of Sadam.Thanks

Pius mattia, Bristol, UK

Mugage gets his way. International community shakes a finger. Nothing happens. Just like Burma, just like Tibet. Boy, are we impotent.

J. Reynolds, Charleston, SC, USA

The Intrinsic message in Mr Mandela's Tragic failure of Leadership is not Mugabe but rather Mr Mbeki who has emerged to be such a mediocore leader with no values or moral conviction to lead. From AIDS to Zimbabwe.
Africa will be better off when he goes. Shame on him.

Joseph, Harrow,

its funny, there is no oil in this country, so the US won't be pitching in to help these citizens.... it's a sad day when the bully wins

Natasha, Winnetka,

Mugabe is such an evil man. Every time I here about the injustices he is commiting to his own countrymen I feel terrible for the Zimbabwe people. The International Community simply needs to take action and remove this cruel dictator if he proceeds with Friday's elections, and refuses a fair vote.

Rob, Evanston, USA

So he whole world knows what is going on in Zimbabwe but no one is willing to take action to right the wrongs of the government. Sanctions will only make hungry people hungrier. Stop messing around and do something.

We need actions not words.

People are suffering NOW

Andy, Hamilton,

I look forward to seeing anyone connected with Mugabes regime in court for Crimes Against Humanity. I think there is enough evidence.

Richard, Plymouth,

I'm young and I probably don't know enough to cast judgement, but the whole situation is frightening; the people of Zimbabwe deserve better. How Mugabe can attempt to justify what he's doing is beyond my comprehension.

Tina, Sydney, Australia