Turnout Low at Start of Zimbabwe Runoff Election
Jun 27th, 2008 · President Robert Mugabe is standing as the only candidate in a presidential runoff election after the opposition boycotted the vote over security concerns.
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Polls Open for Disputed Election in Zimbabwe *
Jun 27th, 2008 · Polls open in Zimbabwe on Friday for the disputed one-man presidential run-off. Opposition candidate Morgan Tsvangirai pulled out of the race citing concerns for his supporters' lives. That leaves President Robert Mugabe as the only candidate on the ballot. International leaders have condemned the election.
Tsvangirai Sets Deadline for Zimbabwe's President
Jun 26th, 2008 · Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai issued a 24-hour deadline Thursday to President Robert Mugabe to negotiate or face being shunned as an illegitimate leader responsible for the killing of civilians.
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Seeks End to Conflict
Jun 25th, 2008 · Zimbabwe's opposition leader briefly left his refuge in the Dutch Embassy and called for talks as a way to end the electoral conflict with President Robert Mugabe. Morgan Tsvangirai said, however, he wouldn't enter talks if Friday's runoff vote goes ahead.
Mugabe Stripped of Knighthood
Jun 25th, 2008 · Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his knighthood. This highly unusual move is a protest by the queen over Mugabe's human rights abuses following complaints by Zimbabwe's opposition of intimidation.
Zimbabwe's Government Remains Defiant ****
Jun 24th, 2008 · Days after Zimbabwe's opposition leader withdrew from the country's presidential runoff election, a spokesman for President Robert Mugabe dismisses allegations of violent tactics and voter intimidation.
U.S. Blasts Mugabe on Zimbabwe Violence
Jun 23rd, 2008 · In Zimbabwe, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has taken refuge in the Dutch Embassy after dropping out of Friday's presidential run-offs. The U.S. Monday condemned President Robert Mugabe's supporters and said his government cannot be considered legitimate in the absence of a run-off.
Tsvangirai Campaign Caves to Violence, Unrest *
Jun 23rd, 2008 · Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has ended his hopes to become the country's next leader. Just days before a special runoff election, Tsvangirai cited fatal intimidation tactics allegedly by supporters of his opponent, incumbent President Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe freelance reporter Jeffrey Barbee explains the recent developments.
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