Nelson Mandela in his cell on Robben Island (Revisit). Jürgen Schadeberg. 1994From The Guardian:
Nelson Mandela last night broke his silence on the political and humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe, saying the country was suffering due to "a tragic failure of leadership".
The former South African president and political icon made the remarks at a dinner in London last night attended by Gordon Brown and Bill Clinton. Mandela is reported to be deeply troubled by events in Zimbabwe which have sent thousands of refugees into South Africa, but he has been careful not to create a rift with his successor as president, Thabo Mbeki, who has emerged as Robert Mugabe's most important protector on the African continent.
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News On Nelson Mandela's Speech From Other Sources:
Nelson Mandela attacks Zimbabwe's 'tragic failure of leadership' -- Times Online
Mandela ends silence on Zimbabwe crisis -- Independent
My Comment: So very little ..... so very late.
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