Freed Tsvangirai Arrives in South Africa

Zimbabwe opposition leader gets passport back, talks to continue

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 15, 2008 5:37 AM CDT

(AP) – Morgan Tsvangirai has arrived in South Africa today on the eve of a weekend summit with regional leaders expected to focus on Zimbabwe's political crisis, reports the AP. The leader of the Movement for Democratic Change will meet with Thabo Mbeki, the South African president... Read full story »

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