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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Mugabe still holds some cards

Entering talks with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) this week, Robert Mugabe appeared to be in his weakest position ever. But he still held some strong cards, particularly the unstinting support of Zimbabwe's security establishment.
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-07-26-bob-still-holds-some-cards
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