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View Timeline →A Zimbabwean Judge Acquits Six Opposition Activists
A Zimbabwean judge acquitted six opposition activists accused of murdering a ruling party official, citing that their confessions were obtained through torture. This ruling highlights…
Opposition Leader in Zimbabwe Calls for Encouragement of Robert Mugabe's Government to Negotiate - 2003-12-20
The opposition leader in Zimbabwe is urging increased pressure on Robert Mugabe's government to negotiate a political solution to ongoing disputes. This call comes during…
Lack of Enthusiasm for Zimbabwe Elections - 2003-09-01
The recent elections in Zimbabwe were marked by a lack of enthusiasm and reports of voter intimidation. President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party faced off against…
Delay in the Trial of Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader in Zimbabwe - 2003-06-07
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, faced a delay in his treason trial due to technical issues in court. He was arrested following protests…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, was arrested as he called for nationwide protests against President Robert Mugabe. Supporters of Mugabe took to the…
Zimbabwean Opposition Will Not Comply with Court Order
The Zimbabwean opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, has declared it will ignore a court order banning protests against the government. Leader Morgan Tsvangirai…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader - 2003-06-02
Zimbabwean police arrested opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai while attempting to suppress anti-government protests, resulting in at least one injury from gunfire. Despite a court order…
Zimbabwean Government Claims Upcoming Opposition Protests Are Treasonous
The Zimbabwean government has labeled the upcoming opposition protests as treasonous, accusing them of inciting a coup against President Mugabe. The opposition, led by the…
Protests Against the Zimbabwean Government Enter a New Phase Next Week - 2003-05-26
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, is set to escalate protests against President Robert Mugabe starting June 2. This follows a…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest 28 Members of Main Opposition Party
Zimbabwe police have arrested 28 members of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change for organizing an illegal gathering and attacking ruling party supporters. This crackdown…
Boucher: The Outlook for Free and Fair Elections in Zimbabwe is Unclear
The U.S. has condemned the climate of fear and intimidation surrounding the upcoming local elections in Zimbabwe, particularly affecting the Movement for Democratic Change. Richard…
Amnesty International Strongly Condemns Wave of Violence Against Opposition in Zimbabwe - 2002-09-12
Amnesty International condemned violence against opposition in Zimbabwe ahead of local elections. Government-backed extremists are intimidating candidates, leading to withdrawals from the electoral race. This…
A Senior Official of Zimbabwe's Major Opposition Party Surrendered to Police
Learn More Jongwe, a senior official of Zimbabwe's opposition party, confessed to killing his wife after an alleged infidelity. This incident raises concerns about domestic…
Summons of the Defeated Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, has been summoned to court on charges of treason related to an alleged assassination plot against President Mugabe.…
Robert Mugabe's Oath of Loyalty - 2002-03-16
Robert Mugabe was sworn in for his sixth term as President of Zimbabwe amid allegations of election fraud and repression of opposition supporters. The Canadian…
Mugabe Secures Fifty-Five Percent of Votes
Robert Mugabe won the Zimbabwean presidential election with 55% of the votes against Morgan Tsvangirai's 41%. The election was marred by allegations of misconduct, which…
Vote Counting in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-13
Independent observers have condemned the recent presidential elections in Zimbabwe as fundamentally flawed, while election officials continue to count votes. The main contenders were current…
Vote Counting in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-12
Vote counting is underway in Zimbabwe's presidential election, with Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai as the main contenders. Welshman Ncube, a senior opposition figure, has…
Zimbabweans Welcome Elections - 2002-03-10
Zimbabweans are actively participating in presidential elections, with significant voter turnout as opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai challenges long-time President Robert Mugabe. Despite reports of intimidation…
Zimbabwean President Says He Will Not Allow Opposition Party to Win Elections
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe declared he will prevent the opposition from winning the upcoming presidential elections. He acknowledged past negligence but asserted he is now…