Zimbabwe state media calls for Mugabe-led unity government

[Eugene]

Source: The Times

April 23, 2008
Zimbabwe state media calls for Mugabe-led unity government

A Zimbabwean state newspaper called today for a transitional
government of national unity under Robert Mugabe.

The Herald, which is seen not just as a mouthpiece for
President Mugabe's Zanu (PF) party but also as a barometer
of its mood, said that political tensions in Zimbabwe made
it impossible to hold a run-off vote.

In an editorial, the newspaper said that a transitional
government should seek the help of the South African
Development Community (SADC) to write a new constitution
adopted after a national referendum, and to organise new
elections.

"It stands to reason that, the transitional government of
national unity, negotiated by the two leading contending
parties, under the mediation of SADC, supported by the
international community, should be led by the incumbent
President," it said.

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Read more: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article3800183.ece

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