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Mugabe Snubs Opposition, Keeps Key Ministries

Unity government already in trouble

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 11, 2008 11:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – Zimbabwe's new unity government already is in jeopardy, and it hasn't started governing yet. Robert Mugabe handed out government ministries yesterday and kept the meaningful ones, including the army and police, for his own party, the BBC reports. The opposition MDC "totally and absolutely rejects this nonsense," said a spokesman. South African mediators are on their way back.

Sept. 15, when the power sharing agreement was made.
Sept. 15, when the power sharing agreement was made.   (AP Photo)
Morgan Tsvangirai, Prime minister designate of Zimbabwe.
Morgan Tsvangirai, Prime minister designate of Zimbabwe.   (AP PHOTO)
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe.   (AP Photo)
President Robert Mugabe addresses the crowd upon his arrival in Harare.
President Robert Mugabe addresses the crowd upon his arrival in Harare.   (AP Photo)
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