Thank you for the update Dover Soul. My understanding is that Petroc's medical history includes long term problems with that shoulder. Consequently a jolt from slipping has dislocated it. I think we might find positives in the fact that he is receiving medical treatment. It suggests that there is an ability there to support him medically and the motivation to do it.
That is not necessarily as straightforward as it sounds. In 2009, three of the four hospitals in Harare were closed because of economic hardship, the burden of HIV/AIDS which has impacts on 25% of the population and inability to cope with a cholera epidemic. Fortunately the cholera is now more under control, hospital beds are not quite as scarce and the economy is improving. In November 2010, the IMF described the Zimbabwean economy as "completing its second year of buoyant economic growth". It is still the case that one of the main hospitals in Harare is suffering from a severe shortage of water.
There have also been improvements to human rights since 2009 when, among other things, a ban on certain TV organizations was lifted. However, Amnesty reports a setback in March 2012. There was at that time a decision to convict and sentence six activists for organising a video screening entitled "Revolt in Egypt and Tunisia - What lessons can be learnt by Zimbabwe and Africa?". The penalty was 420 hours of community service and a £317 fine. This has been described by Amnesty as, quote, "a heavy penalty by Zimbabwean standards" but then those involved were found guilty of “conspiracy to commit public violence”.
By contrast, in Petroc's case there is simply a work permit muddle. Some sources report that the British Embassy is working closely with the Zimbabwean authorities towards a speedy and satisfactory outcome and that we might have some further news today.
Hope this is helpful.
That is not necessarily as straightforward as it sounds. In 2009, three of the four hospitals in Harare were closed because of economic hardship, the burden of HIV/AIDS which has impacts on 25% of the population and inability to cope with a cholera epidemic. Fortunately the cholera is now more under control, hospital beds are not quite as scarce and the economy is improving. In November 2010, the IMF described the Zimbabwean economy as "completing its second year of buoyant economic growth". It is still the case that one of the main hospitals in Harare is suffering from a severe shortage of water.
There have also been improvements to human rights since 2009 when, among other things, a ban on certain TV organizations was lifted. However, Amnesty reports a setback in March 2012. There was at that time a decision to convict and sentence six activists for organising a video screening entitled "Revolt in Egypt and Tunisia - What lessons can be learnt by Zimbabwe and Africa?". The penalty was 420 hours of community service and a £317 fine. This has been described by Amnesty as, quote, "a heavy penalty by Zimbabwean standards" but then those involved were found guilty of “conspiracy to commit public violence”.
By contrast, in Petroc's case there is simply a work permit muddle. Some sources report that the British Embassy is working closely with the Zimbabwean authorities towards a speedy and satisfactory outcome and that we might have some further news today.
Hope this is helpful.
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