It is hard to imagine that a free and fair election can take place against the backdrop of such intense and systemic violence. Indeed, even South African president Thabo Mbeki, who, despite an outcry from many of his citizens, has supported Mugabe, felt compelled to label it a “cause for serious concern.”
很难想像在这样一种紧张而又系统化的暴力背景下可以举行自由公正的选举。南非总统姆贝基过去不顾其人民的强烈反对支持穆加贝。实际上连他也感到不得不把这一事态称为“令人严重关切”。