Fears Of Civil War Rise As The Opposition Starts To Arm Themselves

Riot Police In Harare

From the Independent:

Fears of civil war in Zimbabwe escalated yesterday as it emerged that opposition supporters, frustrated by police inaction at the brutal intimidation campaign being waged by President Robert Mugabe's allies, have begun to form their own "revenge forces".

Since Mr Mugabe – the only president Zimbabwe has ever known – was pushed into second place by Morgan Tsvangirai in the first-round ballot of the presidential election, the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says more than 60 supporters have been murdered and thousands more threatened in a well-oiled operation to rig the second round of voting.

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News On Zimbabwe From Other Sources:
Zimbabwean Opposition Leader Seen In Court -- CBS
African leaders unite to denounce Mugabe’s violence -- Times Online
Mugabe vows to fight 'traitors' -- BBC
Military 'runs Mugabe campaign' -- BBC News
A glimpse of Mugabe terror -- BBC News
Fears grow for MDC secretary general arrested for treason -- The Independent
Robert Mugabe says Opposition will never rule Zimbabwe in his lifetime -- The Telegraph
Barclays accused of giving Robert Mugabe 'financial lifeline' -- The Telegraph
Mugabe Foe: The Runoff Must Proceed -- Time Magazine
Zimbabwe's opposition leader brought to court -- Yahoo News

My Comment: It appears that armed rebellion will be the only way to get rid of this tyrant and his thugs.