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Death of Susan Tsvangirai - A loss to the nation
Restoration of Human Rights (ROHR)
March 08, 2009

It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of the tragic accident on Friday that left the prime Minister injured and took the life of his wife Susan Tsvangirai. Restoration of Human Rights is deeply saddened by the death of Mai Tsvangirai only three weeks after her husband took a position of great responsibility as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

We convey our condolences to the families of the Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Susan Tsvangirai during this time of difficulty. The nation is in shock and in pain and the loss belongs to all Zimbabweans.

In 2003, Susan Tsvangirai once said that she'll one day serve tea in State house, take up the cause of those who suffer from HIV/AIDS and champion women's rights in the grassroots. The tragic accident shattered this dream and robbed Zimbabweans of a truly humble, mature and passionate First lady who had the rights of the disadvantaged at heart.

Susan Tsvangirai was a pillar to her husband in the ten years of his struggle for democracy in Zimbabwe even in the face of relentless state onslaught. Mai Tsvangirai is survived by 6 children. She was 50 years by the time of her death.

The Board of Trustees, staff and management of ROHR Zimbabwe wishes the honorable Prime Minister Morgan Richard Tsvangirai a speedy recovery, and pray that God give him strength (physical and spiritual) to continue with his messianic duties as a leader towards the inevitable emancipation of the people of Zimbabwe.

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