Currently, the Zimbabwe Anglicans are divided between former Anglican bishop, Nolbert Kunonga, and the current Anglican bishop, Sebastian Bakare, since the former bishop had his licence revoked after illegally splitting with the Central African Anglican province citing the homosexuality issue.
Dr. Williams, in a press statement, said he was appalled that the state machinery could be used to intimidate opponents of the deposed bishop and added he stood in unity both with the bishops in the Province of Central Africa and also in Harare.
The secretary-general of the Anglican Communion, Reverend Kenneth Kearon, also expressed his disquiet over the Zimbabwean government intervention in church activities, saying they were resorting to violence which was 'deeply deplorable.'
"The situation with respect to the Anglican Church in Harare is a matter
of grave concern to all in the Anglican Communion," Revd. Kearon said.
"Bishop Kunonga's close ties with President Robert Mugabe are of deep concern to many and the resort to violent disruption has been widely deplored."
This concern where Bishop Kunonga was seen as too close to the Zimbabwe government was expressed by Revd. Kearon. His remark was supported by Dr. Rowan Williams who revealed his frustration at Bishop Kunonga refusal to maintain an independent line from the government.