The team would discuss issues such as catering, accommodation, communication and medical facilities for the South African troops. A United States Senate panel approves a bill to suspend aid to Zimbabwe. A United States Senate panel has approved a bill that would suspend bilateral aid to Zimbabwe. The US has budgeted some 12 million dollars aid package to Zimbabwe. The panel said Zimbabwe has become more totalitarian of late.
Medical group accuses Zimbabwe of torture.
The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims, an independent medical group based in Copenhagen, has accused Zimbabwe's government of meting out physical and psychological torture against political opposition. The organization said it found evidence in its investigations of intimidation and violence against teachers and health workers. Former South African president urges the United States to help Africa. Former South African President F. W. de Klerk has urged the United States to come to the rescue of Africa. In a speech at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the former head of state urged the U.S. to do more to alleviate increasing deprivation, conflict and misery in Africa.