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Zimbabwe Must Show Genuine Power-Sharing, U.S. Says
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe must demonstrate true power-sharing with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change before the U.S. will send new development aid and lift sanctions, the State Department said. The success or failure of such a government will depend on credible and inclusive power sharing by Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party, the department said in a statement from Washington late yesterday. We urge the SADC to fulfill its obligation to guarantee that Mr. Mugabe proceeds on a new path toward reconciliation and genuine partnership with the MDC.The U.S. imposed sanctions in the past, including freezing government assets, to show disapproval of Mugabes rule. The U.S. will only consider new development assistance and easing of targeted sanctions when we have seen evidence of true power-sharing as well as inclusive and effective governance, the State Department said. We will continue to provide humanitarian assistance. The international community must scrutinize Mugabes actions to ensure he adheres to the agreement with the MDC and respects human rights and the rule of law, it said. Posted by: Steve White 2009-02-04 |
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