Zimbabwe's army seizes power, targets 'criminals' around Mugabe

Gerald · 11-15-17, 08:11 AM

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HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe’s military seized power early on Wednesday saying it was targeting “criminals” around President Robert Mugabe, the only ruler the country has known in its 37 years of independence.

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Soldiers seized the state broadcaster. Armored vehicles blocked roads to the main government offices, parliament and the courts in central Harare, while taxis ferried commuters to work nearby. The atmosphere in the capital remained calm.

The military said Mugabe and his family were safe. Mugabe himself spoke by telephone to the president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, and told him he was confined to his home but fine, the South African presidency said in a statement[

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-zi...-idUSKBN1DF025

Interesting development

Mr Quatro · 11-15-17, 10:07 AM

It's mot a military coup it's a government coup ... President for life Mugabe sacked his vice president not for life Mnangagwa and started all of this:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/14/africa...uct/index.html

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The developments came after weeks of political turmoil, in which Mugabe sacked his powerful Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who enjoyed wide support in the military and was tipped to become the next leader. The move fueled speculation Mugabe would try to install his wife, Grace, to succeed him.
The first signs that a military intervention was underway came Tuesday afternoon as tanks were seen near the capital.
The situation escalated with the early morning announcement, when Maj. Gen. S.B. Moyo addressed the country on state TV, vehemently denying the operation was a coup.
"To both our people and the world beyond our borders, we wish to make it abundantly clear that this is not a military takeover of government," he said.

STEED · 11-15-17, 10:26 AM

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Zimbabwe's Mugabe 'under house arrest' after army takeover

Zimbabwe's military has placed President Robert Mugabe under house arrest in the capital Harare, South African President Jacob Zuma says.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-41997982

Minute by minute
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-41994362

Catfish · 11-15-17, 10:34 AM

So there could be soon room for the next criminal to bleed out the country and kill millions. Maybe a worthy successor of Mr. Rhodes?

Aktungbby · 11-15-17, 12:13 PM

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Mr Mugabe, 93, has dominated the country's political scene since it gained independence from the UK in 1980.

I predict it won't go on much longer....

Catfish · 11-15-17, 12:35 PM

37 years at the helm.
I wonder what took the military so long.

STEED · 11-15-17, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

37 years at the helm.
I wonder what took the military so long.

Mugabe ran out of money food and whores to pay them.

Skybird · 11-15-17, 03:07 PM

Not one year too early, if you ask me.

Jimbuna · 11-16-17, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

37 years at the helm.
I wonder what took the military so long.

Mugabes sacking of his right hand man to make way for his wife to succeed him.

STEED · 11-16-17, 06:25 PM

Looks like its all going to pot, Mugabe set for big come back!

Jimbuna · 11-17-17, 08:07 AM

Too early to say.

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Mr Mugabe's appearance at the graduation ceremony made it look like business as usual but it's not. This has simply added to the confusion about his future.
The military has essentially been in control for three days and, with the help of South African envoys, has been in talks with Mr Mugabe.
This cunning and experienced leader has resisted the push to go immediately but he is facing unprecedented pressure to step down after nearly four decades in power.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42024920

Aktungbby · 11-17-17, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Looks like its all going to pot,

Mugabe set for big come back!

I wonder if 'Revolutionary Bob' worries about dinner!

Jimbuna · 11-18-17, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Too early to say.

Not long now.

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Zimbabwe latest: Thousands celebrate end of Mugabe era

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42035981

STEED · 11-18-17, 07:39 AM

"The longer he holds out the better it becomes for him holding on to power"

^Said by a expert on Zimbabwe politics and Mugabe on the radio.

Jimbuna · 11-18-17, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

"The longer he holds out the better it becomes for him holding on to power"

^Said by a expert on Zimbabwe politics and Mugabe on the radio.

Would you like to place a wager?

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The rally is supported by the army and members of the ruling Zanu-PF party.

11-15-17, 10:34 AM	#4
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	So there could be soon room for the next criminal to bleed out the country and kill millions. Maybe a worthy successor of Mr. Rhodes? __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

11-15-17, 12:35 PM	#6
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	37 years at the helm. I wonder what took the military so long. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,490 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Not one year too early, if you ask me. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Looks like its all going to pot, Mugabe set for big come back! __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

11-18-17, 07:39 AM	#14
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	"The longer he holds out the better it becomes for him holding on to power" ^Said by a expert on Zimbabwe politics and Mugabe on the radio. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!