Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai 'arrested' - Democratic Underground

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Wed Mar-28-07 10:23 AM
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Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai 'arrested'

Source: BBC News

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been arrested in a raid on his headquarters, officials from his party have said.

He was seized along with about 20 members of staff ahead of a news conference, the Movement for Democratic Change's Tendai Biti told the BBC.

Mr Tsvangirai was also arrested earlier this month and beaten while in custody.

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Mr Tsvangirai had been planning to hold a news conference about the arrest and assault of scores of opposition activists after police broke up a meeting earlier this month.

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Zimbabweans are grappling with the world's highest inflation - 1,700% a year - while unemployment and poverty are widespread.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6503061.stm

I do fear for Mr Tsvangirai's safety. If Robert Mugabe feels that international diplomacy will not challenge him, he may feel strong enough to completely purge his domestic opponents.

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Wed Mar-28-07 10:55 AM
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