Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Robert Mugabe 'Under House Arrest' in Zimbabwe after Army Seizes Control

Robert Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe is under house arrest after the military seized control of Zimbabwe, South African president Jacob Zuma has said.


Mr. Zuma spoke to the 93-year-old leader who said he was "confined to his home" but "fine", according to an official statement released by the South African president's office, Independent reported.

He is also in contact with the Zimbabwean Defense Force (ZDF), the statement said.

South Africa said it was sending envoys to meet with Mr. Mugabe and the military.

After taking control of state TV early on Wednesday, an army spokesman announced the military was targeting people close to Mr. Mugabe who it says have caused "social and economic suffering".

A statement read out by Major General Moyo gave assurances the 93-year-old leader and his family were “safe and sound”. The leader has not yet appeared or given a statement himself.
 (Tasnim)
 15/11/17

4 comments:

  1. Уволенный Мугабе вице-президент вернулся в Зимбабве...

    В среду уволенный вице-президент Зимбабве Эммерсон Мнангагва вернулся в столицу страны Хараре, чтобы возглавить правительство, передает РИА Новости.
    Как сообщалось, в начале ноября президент Зимбабве 93-летний Роберт Мугабе снял с должности своего заместителя Мнангагва, считавшегося возможным преемником главы государства и пользовался поддержкой военных. После увольнения Мнангагва выехал в ЮАР.
    vesti.ru

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  2. Au cours d’un entretien téléphonique avec son homologue sud-africain, Jacob Zuma, le Président zimbabwéen Robert Mugabe a confirmé que l’armée nationale l’avait placé en résidence surveillée.

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  3. Zimbabwe: Mugabe Claims 'Legitimacy,' Army, Opposition Insist on Transition...

    As the leadership crisis deepens in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe who has been in power for 37 years reportedly rejected a proposal to resign allowing his opponent and deposed vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa take over until an election is held next year.

    Robert Mugabe reportedly said that he remains the legitimate head of state and also demanded guarantees that if he stepped down there would be immunity from prosecution for his wife and other members of his family, according to The Independent.

    It remains unclear whether army commander General Constantino Chiwenga, who earlier met with Mugabe, would agree to the conditions over prosecution, Sputnik reported.

    Meanwhile, a local newspaper reported Mnangagwa plans to install a transitional government that will rule the African nation until the general elections in five years.

    He was sacked by Mugabe as his vice president earlier in November, which resulted in tensions since Mnangagwa enjoys the support of the military. He returned to the national capital of Harare shortly after the army took over government offices and put Mugabe under house arrest earlier this week.
    (Tasnim)
    17/11/17

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    1. Zimbabwe's military on Friday said it was negotiating with the country's incumbent president, who has been placed under house arrest following a military takeover, to resolve the leadership crisis and pave the way for a transitional government and free elections.

      Tanks were deployed on the streets of the capital Harare on Wednesday in an apparent attempt to seize power from the 93-year-old Robert Mugabe, who has been in power since 1980 when the country gained independence from the United Kingdom.
      EFE/EPA

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