Friday, October 16, 2009

Zimbabwe's Unity Government Has Collapsed

Photo: Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe. Photo AFP

Zimbabwe's Opposition MDC Boycotts Unity Government -- Reuters

HARARE, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's opposition MDC said on Friday it is disengaging from the ruling ZANU-PF party in the country's power-sharing government, until all outstanding issues are fulfilled and a political deal reached.

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the Movement for Democratic Change MDC who formed a unity government with President Robert Mugabe in February, said it was not pulling out of the government but will not engage with ZANU-PF.

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More News On Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's opposition MDC boycotts unity government -- Alertnet
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Zimbabwe’s prime minister says he is disengaging from the country’s unity government -- Breaking News 24/7

My Comment: It is amazing that Zimbabwe's unity government survived this long. If this a final break, Zimbabwe is about to enter a dark chapter of misery and suffering.

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