The United Nations (UN) yesterday dismissed as “nonsense”
online media reports that it had approved the intervention of a multinational
force to Zimbabwe, saying it was a clear misinterpretation of a visit by a
senior official from the global body aimed at mobilising resources for
humanitarian assistance.
Online news agency, Bulawayo24 yesterday quoted unnamed
diplomats who claimed the UN Security Council was planning to send armed forces
to remove Government for alleged human rights violations.
This followed a visit by UN Under Secretary-General for
Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr Mark Lowcock, who
committed $10 million.
The United States is providing an additional $15 million
for humanitarian assistance aimed at mitigating the effects of drought-induced
food deficit.
In an interview yesterday, UN Resident coordinator Mr
Bishow Parajuli said he read the story with bemusement and shock at the level
the falsehoods.
“I asked myself whether I was dreaming when I read about
it. It is not only nonsense, but absolutely nonsense. It is not even worth to
get a response from us. That is totally unfounded and mischievous. That is very
unfortunate,” said Mr Parajuli.
The $25 million was committed on Thursday during a Flash
Appeal in which the UN is requesting the international community to assist the
country overcome drought-induced humanitarian challenges.
Mr Parajuli said relations between the UN and Zimbabwe were
cordial, hence the decision to join hands with Harare to fight economic
challenges occasioned by drought. Herald
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