Introspect on sanctions, US, UK tell ED

THE United States (US) and Britain yesterday accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of hiding behind a finger by blaming sanctions for his misrule and rising corruption, economic mismanagement, failure to respect human rights and uphold the rule of law.

Their statements came as the government and Zanu PF rallied supporters to hold choreographed events countrywide to protest alleged sanctions by the West. Yesterday’s protests were also seen as an attempt to put up a show for the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Sanctions, Alena Douhan, who is in the country on a 10-day visit to assess the impact of the sanctions on ordinary Zimbabweans.

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