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No Exit Deal for Mugabe Yet, Says Rival

Opposition leader dismisses rumors but prepares to govern

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 1, 2008 6:49 PM CDT

(Newser) – Zimbabwe's opposition party—the apparent winner in national elections— and the government of Robert Mugabe dismissed rumors that a deal has been reached for Mugabe to step down, the BBC reports. “Any speculation about deals, about negotiations, about reaching out” is false, said opposition... Read full story »

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