Acknowledgements This report was researched and written by Dewa Mavhinga, consultant researcher to the Africa division of Human Rights Watch. The report was edited by Tiseke Kasambala, advocacy director of the Africa division; Leslie Lefkow, deputy director of the Africa division; James Ross, legal and policy director; and Babatunde Olugboji, deputy program director. Production assistance, including editing and formatting, was provided by Lindsey Hutchison and Jamie Vernaelde, senior associates in the Africa division. Additional production assistance was provided by Grace Choi, publications director, Kathy Mills, publications specialist, and Fitzroy Hepkins, administrative manager. RACE AGAINST TIME 28