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Tsvangirai Boycotts Unity Government in Zimbabwe

But he's not pulling out of the coalition just yet

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(Newser) – Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai’s party will boycott Cabinet meetings and cut off communication with president Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF, theoretically its partner in government. The move accompanies growing anger among members of Tsvangirai’s MDC over Mugabe’s strong-arm tactics and the jailing of a Cabinet minister-designate, the New York Times reports.

“It is our right to disengage from a dishonest and unreliable partner,” says Tsvangirai, who threatened to call for new elections if he doesn't see meaningful reform. ZANU-PF is having none of it. “You say you’ve disengaged, but are not pulling out,” a party official says. “That’s nonsensical. You’re either in or out.”

Zimbabwean Prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai at a press conference today.
Zimbabwean Prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai at a press conference today.   (AP Photo)
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.   (AP Photo)
Roy Bennett, the Movement For Democratic Change treasurer who was recently arrested.
Roy Bennett, the Movement For Democratic Change treasurer who was recently arrested.   (AP Photo)
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Jayster999
Oct 16, 09 1:32 PM CDT
Can't say I blame the man. Mugabe is a real piece of work. He disregarded the election then tried to have Tsvangirai killed in an "accident" (killing his wife in the process). Mugabe will never willingly share power. Best thing that could happen for Zimbabwe would be for Mugabe to have an "accident." Reply
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Gallavant
Oct 16, 09 2:20 PM CDT
I agree Jayster. It's great what Tsvangvirai has been able to accomplish in spite of Mugabe. He's relentless.
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PhillytoWinnetka
Oct 17, 09 12:35 PM CDT
They're all goons...Zimbabwe is a mess. Mugabe and his thugs took over all the farms, many who don't know what the hell they are doing. That is why the country is starving now. It used to be a breadbowl. Reply
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