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Zimbabwe Election Goes to Second RoundPosted on May 2, 2008
The election for Zimbabwe’s presidency made one reluctant step forward Friday as poll results were finally announced after over a month of intimidation, violence and other acts of political thuggery. Opposition candidate Morgan Tsangirai managed to beat out incumbent-for-life Robert Mugabe but failed to receive more than 50 percent of the ballots, forcing a second round of voting.
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By Elizabeth, May 2 at 11:29 am # The vote must have been overwhelming for the opposition if this is the best they can do after one month of “counting” votes. This is the group who printed up three times more ballots than needed. Add Your Comment |
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