HARASSMENT OF THE ZIMBABWE NATIONAL STUDENTS UNION

Early day motion 1965, tabled 19 July 2007 by Baroness Hoey (Labour). Signed by 66 members.

That this House praises the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) for their ongoing struggle for a democratic education system; condemns the Zimbabwean government and Vice Chancellor Nyagura of the University of Zimbabwe for subjecting students to intimidation and violence, illegal evictions and expulsions and unnecessary punitive hikes in tuition fees; notes the NUS UK's solidarity with ZINASU; and calls on Zimbabwean officials to end the torture, abuse and intimidation of students and student leaders and to allow students to return to their education and accommodation immediately and without exception.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 12, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.