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Tsvangirai May Drop Out
 Tsvangirai May Drop Out 
Jun 20, 2008 6:49 AM CDT

Tsvangirai May Drop Out

Opposition may withdraw to end violence

(Newser) - Morgan Tsvangirai is seriously considering dropping out of Zimbabwe’s presidential run-off vote, an official in his party tells the BBC, in view of the mounting campaign of violence against his supporters and the diminishing prospects for fair polling. “There is a huge avalanche of calls and pressure from...

'Mediator' Mbeki Visits Mugabe
 'Mediator' Mbeki Visits Mugabe 
Jun 18, 2008 3:05 PM CDT

'Mediator' Mbeki Visits Mugabe

South African president meets with Mugabe, though agenda unclear

(Newser) - South African president Thabo Mbeki visited counterpart Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe today, the Guardian reports, an attempt to play the role of mediator ahead of run-off elections June 27. With the UN warning that 5 million could face starvation in a country plagued by political violence, Mbeki's agenda was unclear—...

Despite Mugabe, Democracy Is Gaining in Zimbabwe

Number of 'free' sub-Saharan nations up; grass-roots efforts continue

(Newser) - Undemocratic though the situation might seem, the fact that the opposition has forced a presidential run-off in Zimbabwe is a sign of democracy's spread in sub-Saharan Africa, the Wall Street Journal reports, where the number of "free" countries has reached 11 of 48, up from 3 in 1977. "...

Mugabe's Horrors Transcend Race
Mugabe's Horrors Transcend Race
Opinion
Jun 14, 2008 4:22 PM CDT

Mugabe's Horrors Transcend Race

Yes, he's a black leader of an African nation; he's also a tyrant

(Newser) - Once, Westerners cared about southern Africa. In the late 20th century, outraged Americans of all stripes spoke out against apartheid, an outpouring that ultimately helped liberate both South Africa and Zimbabwe. Now, Zimbabwe is under the thumb of another murderous tyrant—this time a black one—and the West remains...

Mugabe: Opposition Will Never Rule, Even If It Wins

Threatens 'bush war' if 'British puppets' elected

(Newser) - As an opposition leader arrested on charges of treason appeared in court in Zimbabwe today, President Robert Mugabe was declaring that his competitors in the Movement for Democratic Change would never be allowed to rule the country, even if they win the upcoming runoff presidential election, the Independent reports. "...

My Veterans Are Anxious to Fight, Mugabe Says

Zimbabwe was won by force, shouldn't be surrendered by vote, they say

(Newser) - Veterans of Zimbabwe’s war of independence are eager to fight in support of the ruling party, says President Robert Mugabe. “They came to my office after the election and asked me, ‘Can we take up arms?’” Mugabe told the state-run newspaper. “They said this country...

Zimbabwe Jails Opposition Leaders
Zimbabwe Jails Opposition Leaders
Jun 12, 2008 2:57 PM CDT

Zimbabwe Jails Opposition Leaders

No. 2 faces treason charges; Tsvangirai detained, released

(Newser) - President Robert Mugabe's regime struck at the opposition leadership today, just two weeks before Zimbabwe's presidential runoff election, twice detaining his challenger and jailing the opposition party's No. 2 official on treason charges, which carry the death penalty. Presidential candidate Morgan Tsvangirai was stopped at a roadblock and held at...

Mugabe's Militia Burns Enemies' Wives Alive

One woman had hand, feet chopped off; another was pregnant

(Newser) - Zimbabwean opposition leader Patson Chipiro came home Friday to a burning house. “I was trying to put the fire out,” he says. “I thought my wife was hiding in the bushes.” But Mrs. Chipiro was in the blazing house, where militia men loyal to Robert Mugabe...

Zimbabwe Seizes Food Aid for Children

20 tons were distributed to Mugabe supporters instead

(Newser) - Authorities in Zimbabwe seized a truck containing 20 tons of American food aid intended for poor schoolchildren, the New York Times reports, and distributed the wheat and beans instead to supporters of Robert Mugabe at a political rally. After last week's suspension of all humanitarian aid, the seizure of the...

Five Endgames for Zimbabwe
 Five Endgames for
 Zimbabwe 
Analysis
Jun 9, 2008 10:40 AM CDT

Five Endgames for Zimbabwe

Odds look bad for smooth Mugabe exit

(Newser) - As Robert Mugabe’s war against his political opponents—and anyone who supports them—intensifies in the run-up to the run-off, Royal African Society Director Richard Dowden breaks down the possible endgames for the London Times.
  • Morgan Tsvangirai takes power, after winning a majority. Odds: zero. Even if Mugabe’s
...

Mbeki's Lost Letter Focuses Scrutiny on Zimbabwe Role

Denies Tsvangirai note; impartiality questioned

(Newser) - Last month Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's opposition leader and the victor of March's elections, sent a 4-page letter to South African president Thabo Mbeki asking him to step aside as mediator. But when South African media reported the story last week, Mbeki's camp denied that the letter even exists, much less...

Zimbabwe Halts Aid Groups, Detains Tsvangirai Again

Mugabe accuses charities of supporting the opposition

(Newser) - Zimbabwe today ordered all charities operating in the country to quit their work, saying they would not be allowed to resume until they had promised not to interfere in the upcoming election, the Guardian reports. The government also detained opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai for the second time this week, Reuters...

Zimbabwe Detains, then Frees Diplomats
Zimbabwe Detains, then Frees Diplomats
Updated
Jun 5, 2008 11:22 AM CDT

Zimbabwe Detains, then Frees Diplomats

Police held US, UK embassy staff for 6 hours, beat driver

(Newser) - Zimbabwe has freed 12 US and UK diplomats detained earlier today while attempting to investigate political violence, MSNBC reports. The US demanded Zimbabwe “explain its actions,” after police tried to run a car full of diplomats off the road, eventually slashing its tires and beating the driver. “...

Mugabe Rival Released After 8 Hours' Detention

He faces charges of violating pubic order for campaigning

(Newser) - Zimbabwe police released opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai tonight after holding him 8 hours and charging him with violating public order by campaigning ahead of the runoff election. Tsvangirai and several aides were arrested at a police road block, the Washington Post reports. No trial date has been set, and such...

Mugabe Detains His Challenger
 Mugabe Detains His Challenger 
Jun 4, 2008 11:58 AM CDT

Mugabe Detains His Challenger

Tsvangirai's party blasts 'illegal detention' during campaign

(Newser) - The leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition was detained today while campaigning, MSNBC reports. Morgan Tsvangirai, back in the country to challenge Robert Mugabe in a June 27 presidential run-off, is being held by police along with 14 other Movement for Democratic Change officials, the party said.

Leaders Rip Mugabe's 'Obscene' Trip to Food Talks

President accused of presiding over starvation of his nation

(Newser) - British and Australian ministers have blasted Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's attendance at a world food summit in Rome, charging him with turning his nation from the breadbasket of Africa into a country plagued by food shortages, reports the BBC. They also criticized him for using food aid given to ZImbabwe...

Tsvangirai Returns to Zimbabwe
Tsvangirai Returns to Zimbabwe
May 24, 2008 6:51 AM CDT

Tsvangirai Returns to Zimbabwe

Mugabe party official warns of coup if opposition wins run-off

(Newser) - Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai returned to Zimbabwe today to campaign for a run-off presidential vote June 27, the BBC reports. Rumors of an army assassination had delayed his return by a week. Meanwhile, a top official from the ruling Zanu-PF party warned of a coup if President Robert Mugabe doesn’...

Zimbabwe Army Said to Plot Killing of Opposition Chief

Snipers would have gunned down MDC leader Tsvangirai on return

(Newser) - Zimbabwe’s military has a plan to assassinate opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, according to Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change. An MDC official said today that the armed forces been ruling Zimbabwe since the March 29 election, and would have had snipers gun down Tsvangirai had he returned to the...

Assassination Plot Delays Tsvangirai Homecoming

Zimbabwean opposition leader was to begin campaign this weekend

(Newser) - Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai postponed his return home today after his party discovered an assassination plot against him, the Guardian reports. Citing a “credible source,” MDC said it’s unclear if the government is involved. Tsvangirai has been out of Zimbabwe for more than a month and...

Zimbabwe Police Wage War on Anglican Church

Services broken up for three Sundays straight

(Newser) - Zimbabwe riot police stormed an Anglican service this week, swinging batons to clear the pews, even striking a grandmother who bent to retrieve a fallen Bible. It wasn’t the first time, the New York Times reports. For three straight Sundays, Zimbabwe’s rulers have sent police to break up...

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