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Major points in Zimbabwe's power-sharing agreement
Major points of Zimbabwe's power-sharing deal signed Monday.

_ Robert Mugabe remains president and head of government, chairing the Cabinet of ministers._ Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is prime minister with executive powers to chair a new Council of Ministers responsible for forming government policies. He also is deputy chairman of the Cabinet.

_ Mugabe appoints two vice presidents.

_ The opposition gets two deputy prime ministers, one for Tsvangirai's party, one for the breakaway faction led by Arthur Mutambara.

_ Mugabe, acting in consultation with the prime minister, may dissolve Parliament.

_ A Cabinet of 31 ministers, 15 nominated by Mugabe's party, 13 by Tsvangirai and three by Mutambara.

_ A new constitution to be drafted with input from civic groups. Consultations to start within a month and a referendum to be held within two years.

_ State organs and institutions such as the police and army "do not belong to any political party and should be impartial in the discharge of their duties."

_ All parties commit to working toward the lifting of Western sanctions and "re-engaging the international community" to end the country's isolation.

_ An "open media environment" to be promoted by the re-registration and licensing of journalists and media organizations.

Posted by: Fred 2008-09-16
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=250115