Zimbabwe Drama Extends To The G8 Summit

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Japan

The drama and chaos in Zimbabwe continues on. So far, it has expanded towards this year’s G8 Summit which was hosted by Japan and on the northern island of Hokkaido. South African President Thabo Mbeki was one of the... more

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Mugabe's Zanu-PF Party Knows No Limits To Acts Against Humanity

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

As Robert Mugabe “reclaims” the throne of being the dictator Zimbabwe, the violence in the country still continues. It would not seem that Robert Mugabe is satisfied with being “reelected” President... more

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Zimbabwe Needs Help

Mr Oldtowner 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

The situation in Zimbabwe is getting worse by the day as ordinary people and the oppositions continuously suffer threats of arrests, beatings and executions. The frightened citizens could do nothing but cower in fear. The ... more

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Mbeki Tries One Last Attempt To Reach Out To Mugabe

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: United States

The situation in Zimbabwe is getting hectic and very chaotic as the violence by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF militiamen and mobs with the assistance of the country’s military continue their viol... more

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Zanu-PF "Deadly Serious" About Retaining Power

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

President Robert Mugabe makes it clear he will stay in power even if that means civil war. By Hativagone Mushonga in Harare It is becoming increasingly apparent that 84-year-old President Robert Mugabe does not plan to s... more

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Low Expectations of Mbeki Visit

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

South African president’s track-record as mediator inspires little confidence among Zimbabweans as he makes another attempt to forge a deal. By Joseph Nhlanhla in Bulawayo With only days to go before Zimbabwe&rsquo... more

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Fears NGO Crackdown May Threaten Millions

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

United Nations officials warn ban on NGOs tantamount to human rights abuse. By Yamikani Mwando in Bulawayo Jason Mthombeni’s 77-year-old mother has been hungry for years – now she is likely to starve. ... more

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Mugabe Turns Screw on Rights Activists and Lawyers

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

New wave of repression as Mugabe prepares for second round of leadership contest. By Jabu Shoko in Harare President Robert Mugabe is heaping pressure on the country’s civil society organisations and the human ri... more

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Matabeland Migration Linked to South Africa Violence

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

Matabeleland activist says mass exodus to Zimbabwe’s southern neighbour always carried with it the seeds of a possible backlash. By Joseph Nhlanhla in Bulawayo The xenophobic attacks that have rocked South Afric... more

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Pressure Ramped Up on Zimbabwean Media

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Zimbabwe

With state media brought to heel, the authorities are turning on private newspapers. By Jabu Shoko in Harare (ZCR No. 149, 4-Jun-08) As President Robert Mugabe intensifies his crackdown on political dissent in the run-... more

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