"We warn the world that if nothing is done to help the people of Zimbabwe from their predicament, we shall soon be witnessing genocide similar to that experienced in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and other hot spots in Africa and elsewhere," leaders of all denominations said in a joint statement.
It also said there was "widespread famine" in Zimbabwe's countryside, that basic goods were unavailable or too expensive and that there were no medicines to treat people injured in the post-election violence.
Rev Gokova said: "While we are trying to find ways to comfort these people, we appeal to Christians everywhere to condemn this situation. We urge people to pray for peace in Zimbabwe."
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