Zimbabwe hits back on sanctions
Posted: Friday, November 8, 2002Herald Reporters
ZIMBABWE yesterday imposed retaliatory sanctions against Britain while London introduced visas for Zimbabweans travelling to the United Kingdom in response to the growing number of people entering the country on unfounded claims of political asylum.
In a statement, the Government said the decision to impose the sanctions was taken to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, secure its national interests, peace and stability.
The sanctions are with immediate effect.
The Government will also freeze with immediate effect, all local assets associated with or traceable to the listed persons.
In addition, the Government downgraded the United Kingdom from category "A" to category "B" of its visa regime with effect from today.
"This means all persons travelling to Zimbabwe on British passports will require visas either in advance through Zimbabwe’s diplomatic missions or at the port of entry," the Government said in the statement. MOREPrinter friendly version
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