International
October 25th, 2025, marks the 6th anniversary of Anti-Sanctions Day established by SADC to show solidarity with Zimbabwe. The December 12th Movement understands that no struggle is fought alone, we have been struggling in solidarity with ZANU-PF for over 20 years in the fight against the illegal and unjust sanctions levied against Zimbabwe.
The sanctions levied against Zimbabwe are a crime against humanity and constitute a direct undermining of its sovereignty. The United States long held assertion that the sanctions are to uphold democracy falls apart when considering its historic support of the non-democratic apartheid regime, and its current uneven application of sanctions in pursuing “democratic norms.” The sanctions brought against Zimbabwe are a direct result of a victorious national liberation war, which led to the reoccupation and ownership of land by the Zimbabwean people. In 2019 at the 39 SADC summit, October 25th was designated as anti-sanctions day as a show of Pan African unity and support for Zimbabwe against the unjust and illegal sanctions.
As there have bee no conversations to lift some aspects of the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act a full elimination has not been discussed, which appears to be further attempts to create destabilization and unrest. How can a country’s sanctions be lifted but its leader still be sanctioned? Zimbabweans should have the choice of their own destiny. The path from independence should not be determined by those outside its borders, much less those who supported the people’s oppression. Sanctioning political leaders directly threatens sovereignty and democracy, while laying ground for political instability.
Solidarity between the December 12th Movement and ZANU-PF is not just a word it is an everlasting promise and pledge of support no matter the conditions no matter the struggle, We are in this fight to the very end, NEVER GIVE UP!
Pamberi ne CDE President ED Mnangagwa
Pamberi ne ZANU-PF
Pamberi ne The people of Zimbabwe
On April 30, the D12 organized one of the many global mass demonstrations, to say to Western imperialist—“Hands Off Traoré!” Approximately 200 people rallied in front of the French Mission and then marched to the United States Mission to the United Nations.
Coordinated demonstrations were part of a global day of support for the nation of Burkina Faso and President Ibrahim Traoré’s Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist stance. D12 Chairperson, Omowale Clay declared: “We came here to the French mission to let them know that they will never again steal our resources. They will never again steal our rights. They will never again steal our wealth. That which belongs to the people must be returned to the people.”
The December 12th Movement International Secretariat has observer status with the African Union, acquired with the Organization of African Unity in the late 90’s. Our significant international work has involved holding a massive relief drive for flood victims in Mozambique, fighting against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, and annual African Liberation Day events.
December 12th Movement International Secretariat, a non governmental organization (NGO) with consultative status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council, has participated since 19in the, then Commission on Human Rights now Human Rights Council since 1989, representing 40 million Africans in the United States. The Secretariat has established firm ties and alliances with nations and international organizations around the world. Our consistent and persistent work has resulted in the pivotal hearings on racism and summary executions in the United States.
Under the slogan “It’s Our Blood Down There,” December 12th organized the community to raise money to purchase water for the earthquake victims in Haiti.