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Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

Zimbabwe's Mugabe Says Cholera Crisis Over

12.11.08 posted by jason 0 views no comments image
What Cholera outbreak. Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe suggested today that the Cholera crisis was over. In fact, it is far from over. If ever there was a time for more international action against Mugabe's regime it is now. See this NYT article and judge for yourself
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Zimbabwe on brink of collapse as outbreak of cholera spreads

Zimbabwe on brink of collapse as outbreak of cholera spreads

11.24.08 posted by pondy 94 views no comments image
The situation in Zimbabwe may soon "implode" as a cholera outbreak spreads and basic services collapse, South African leaders and a group of international statesmen warned yesterday. About 6,000 people have contracted cholera in recent weeks, according to the UN, and almost 300 have died.
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Snipers Aiming to Assassinate up to 40 Leaders of Zimbabwe Opposition Party

Snipers Aiming to Assassinate up to 40 Leaders of Zimbabwe Opposition Party

05.19.08 posted by pondy 925 views no comments image
Zimbabwe's opposition has alleged the military is plotting to assassinate its presidential candidate using snipers. The opposition claims an elite team of 18 snipers was preparing an assassination of Morgan Tsvangirai as well as 36 to 40 of their party officials. This sort of leadership decapitation would allow President Robert Mugabe to remain in power.
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Zimbabwe's Rival Parties Take Power-Sharing Dispute

Zimbabwe's Rival Parties Take Power-Sharing Dispute

10.19.08 posted by pondy 41 views no comments image
Zimbabwe's rival political parties are taking their dispute to Swaziland in hopes of forging a deal on a new government. The parties signed a power-sharing agreement more than a month ago, but have been unable to agree on which party should occupy several key ministries.
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Zimbabwe vote recount confirms opposition's win

Zimbabwe vote recount confirms opposition's win

04.27.08 posted by pondy 468 views no comments image
It took a month but Zimbabwe's election commission announced today that in fact the opposition did win control of the country's parliament. The next step will be the release of the highly anticipated presidential results. All independent observers believe Robert Mugabe lost, but has used his control in an attempt to hold onto power. After a long wait, this is a positive step forward.
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Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai says Mugabe can't be prosecuted

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai says Mugabe can't be prosecuted

09.16.08 posted by pondy 50 views no comments image
Zimbabwe's new prime minister said President Robert Mugabe could not be held accountable for the political violence during his 28-year rule but that others might face prosecution in the future. Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, spoke a day after his longtime opposition group signed a power-sharing agreement with Mugabe.
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1000 People A Day Fleeing Zimbabwe

1000 People A Day Fleeing Zimbabwe

04.21.08 posted by jason 336 views no comments image
As violence takes hold in parts of Zimbabwe while the nation waits for the election recount to be completed, many have chosen to leave. The New York Times is reporting that approximately 1,000 people a day are streaming into South Africa as refugees from the crisis in Zimbabwe. They bring with them stories of murder and despair from a country teetering on the brink.
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Assassination Plot Against Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Delays His Return

Assassination Plot Against Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Delays His Return

05.17.08 posted by pondy 246 views 1 comment image
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday postponed his expected return home to contest an election run-off after his party discovered an assassination plot against him. Tsvangirai had been in South Africa for several weeks after fearing for his life during the contested recount. With the runoff now slated for several weeks from now, Zimbabwe remains a dangerous place.
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Post-Election Violence Worsens in Zimbabwe

Post-Election Violence Worsens in Zimbabwe

05.07.08 posted by jason 225 views no comments image
Gangs of ruling party youths beat to death 11 opposition activists in a single remote Zimbabwean town Monday, setting a gruesome new standard for the post-election violence surging through that nation, according to opposition party officials. The violence was intended to weaken opposition resolve ahead of a possible runoff election.
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China Shipping Weapons to Zimbabwe

China Shipping Weapons to Zimbabwe

04.19.08 posted by jason 243 views 1 comment image
Yesterday, South Africa refused weaponry cargo bound for Zimbabwe on a Chinese vessel. Considering the post-election crisis in Zimbabwe, South Africa wanted no part in the delivery of arms of that country. However, the ship is now on its way to Angola, where it can be offloaded and then delivered to Zimbabwe. The larger question is this - why is China shipping weapons to Zimbabwe?
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Could Zimbabwe Be the Next Kenya?

Could Zimbabwe Be the Next Kenya?

04.01.08 posted by jason 245 views 1 comment image
Zimbabweans are anxiously awaiting more results from Saturday's election, which have been slow to emerge. President Mugabe's government is warning that any calls for this election to be declared for the opposition is equivalent to a coup d'etat. Could this be Kenya all over again?
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