In a continent universally known for unspeakable political violence and senseless destruction of lives and property, Zimbabwean soldiers have become the unlikely heroes by staging Africa’s first bloodless coup, in which no one was killed or injured. Equally welcome was the return of a white farmer’s land, which suggests a return to the rule of law. Ican therefore set about forming a global coalition of organisations committed to nuclear disarmament, including CND and Scottish CND. The Nobel peace prize committee rightly recognised the huge significance of this – moving forward, for example, in the way the landmines and cluster bombs treaties were brought about. Rae StreetLittleborough, Lancashire• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Source: The Guardian December 29, 2017 16:52 UTC