Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Mutambara Rally Controversy Energizes Zimbabweans Abroad

Whether they think Arthur Mutambara attracted 35, 50 or 500 people to his Manchester rally, there's not doubt that the controversial scholar has stirred exiled Zimbabweans into an opinionated cyber frenzy over the facts about his rally.

The rally, which was officially announcedhere, is now the center of a raging battle between supporters of Mutambara and his opponents from across the globe. Complete with typical ad hominem attacks characteristic of any political debate, Zimbos across the world are putting their political loyalties on display as they debate how succesful the rally was. Read this and follow the debate in the comments.

This is a milestone in Zimbawe's journey towards democracy.
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