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Statement on the Imposition of Targeted
Sanctions on Zimbabwe
The South African Government finds it regrettable and
unfortunate that the European Union chose to impose
targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe.
We believe that sanctions will not achieve the intended
result. On the contrary they may further compound the
situation.
The people of Zimbabwe need to speak through the ballot
box. In this regard, the South African Government calls
on the International Community to spare neither strength
nor effort in assisting the people of Zimbabwe to create
of a climate conducive to free and fair elections.
In this context a further number of South African observers
will leave the country on Wednesday, 20th February 2002
in pursuance of this objective. Parliamentary, SADC
and OAU observers will further add to the momentum of
creating a climate for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe.
For further information contact Ronnie Mamoepa on 082
990 4853
Issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
18 February 2002
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