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Mugabe and the White African
Ben Freeth
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Description for Mugabe and the White African
Paperback. The compelling story of one family's fight for justice in Zimbabwe with a foreword by Desmond Tutu. Num Pages: 256 pages, Colour and b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFM; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 286.
Ben Freeth has an extraordinary story to tell. Like that of many white farmers, his family's land was 'reclaimed' by Mugabe's government for redistribution. But Ben's family fought back. Appealing to international law, they instigated a suit against Mugabe's government via the SADC (The Southern African Development Community). The case was deferred time and again while Mugabe's men pulled strings. But after Freeth and his parents-in-law were abducted and beaten within inches of death in 2008, the SADC deemed any further delay to be an obstruction of justice. The case was heard, and successful on all counts. But the story ... Read more
Ben Freeth has an extraordinary story to tell. Like that of many white farmers, his family's land was 'reclaimed' by Mugabe's government for redistribution. But Ben's family fought back. Appealing to international law, they instigated a suit against Mugabe's government via the SADC (The Southern African Development Community). The case was deferred time and again while Mugabe's men pulled strings. But after Freeth and his parents-in-law were abducted and beaten within inches of death in 2008, the SADC deemed any further delay to be an obstruction of justice. The case was heard, and successful on all counts. But the story ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lion UK
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
286g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745955469
SKU
V9780745955469
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About Ben Freeth
Ben Freeth MBE is a British-born Zimbabwean farmer who successfully sued Mugabe in an international court in 2008. Since winning the suit he has been harassed and his farm burnt to the ground. His family's story was made into the most-viewed documentary of the past year, which has won several international awards.
Reviews for Mugabe and the White African
Freeth lays bare a beautiful but lawless land fouled by fear. A 'Clockwork Orange' state where racism, greed and violence are ultimately humbled by almost unimaginable courage. Richly described, bravely chronicled and utterly compelling.
Mike Thompson, BBC Radio's Foreign Affairs Correspondent Potent mix of suspense, pathos, and indignation.
Variety on the documentary Superb . . . ... Read more
Mike Thompson, BBC Radio's Foreign Affairs Correspondent Potent mix of suspense, pathos, and indignation.
Variety on the documentary Superb . . . ... Read more