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2008-09-16 Africa Subsaharan

Major points in Zimbabwe's power-sharing agreement

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Posted by Fred 2008-09-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Well, at least, with the proposed cast of thousands, it will be a new be a new chapter in the never ending story of a failed state.

Posted by Alaska Paul in Glennallen, AK 2008-09-16 01:16|| 2008-09-16 01:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Have I got this power sharing business straight?

Tsv gets to "form" policies, but Mug is responsible for implementing them. Advantage: Mug
Mug appoints 2 VPs. Not sure this means anything; a wash
Two deputy opposition prime ministers. Doesn't mean anything. Squabbling between the two parties gives slight advantage to Mug
"In consultation" doesn't mean anything unless Tsv has to sign off on dissolving Parliament. Advantage: Mug
Cabinet split. Slight advantage Mug since Mut and Tsv don't always get along. Not sure how relevant the cabinet is going to be anyway.
"New constitution:" nothing changes, referendum will be delayed for lack of progress. Advantage: Mug
Pretty statement about police and army, without mentioning Mug's irregulars: No change. Advantage: Mug
Push to lift sanctions: A wash
Licensing journalists: A wash--whoever winds up in charge controls the media

I think I know who won the negotiations.

Posted by James">James 2008-09-16 11:13|| http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com]">[http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com] 2008-09-16 11:13|| Front Page Top

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