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Zimbabwe Tells Mugabe Critics to 'Go Hang'

Spokesman angrily dismisses any deal with opposition

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 1, 2008 8:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – Robert Mugabe's spokesman angrily dismissed the possibility of a national unity government today, reports the Guardian, telling the US and other nations supporting the opposition to "go hang." Speaking at the African Union summit, the spokesman told reporters that no other country could interfere in Zimbabwean affairs, and equated British criticisms of Mugabe to colonialism. The African Union holds a special session on Zimbabwe later today.

Spokesman for Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, George Charamba talks to reporters during the second day of the assembly of the African Union, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. (AP Photo)

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe leaves after attending the eleventh ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union heads in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Monday, June 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe attends the eleventh ordinary session of the assembly of the African Union heads of state and government in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Monday, June 30, 2008. The African... (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

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