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| Africa: Subsaharan |
| Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Acquitted of Treason Charges |
| 2004-10-16 |
| The leader of Zimbabwe's largest opposition party was acquitted of treason charges Friday by a High Court in Harare. The judge said their was not enough credible evidence to convict the politician, Morgan Tsvangirai. But analysts in Zimbabwe and opposition activists say while they are celebrating the acquittal, it's still too early to conclude that Zimbabwe's justice system has returned to independence. Morgan Tsvangirai was found not guilty of plotting to assassinate President Mugabe and stage a coup. The not guilty verdict was unexpected in Zimbabwe, where the ruling party allegedly interferes regularly in political cases. Still, Mr. Tsvangirai says celebrations to mark his acquittal must be tempered with reality. "We feel relieved," he said. "I think it was unexpected because of the political environment in which we operate. But we cannot celebrate yet, because the political climate has neither improved nor are there any signs of improvement." There was no immediate reaction to the verdict from the Zimbabwe government. More via the link: |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |
| #3 Acquitted? Holy shit!... Er, I'd be kinda careful walking through doors, pal. . . . or eating things that were not made by his own hands . . . or starting the car . . . or walking in wide open spaces . . . or being alone with any one of his supporters . . . you name it, he should grow eyes in the back of his head. Mugabe has proven himself capable of perifdy and assasination is just like breathing for him. |
| Posted by: Jame Retief 2004-10-16 6:08:06 PM |
| #2 Bob must be feeling pretty omnipotent |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-10-16 5:21:29 PM |
| #1 Acquitted? Holy shit!... Er, I'd be kinda careful walking through doors, pal. |
| Posted by: mojo 2004-10-16 3:59:29 PM |