Zimbabwe police raid election observers

The Associated Press ^ | Apr 25, 2008

[george76]

Independent election observers in Zimbabwe say police have raided their offices. At the same time, security forces descended on opposition headquarters.

Police seized material on vote counting from both offices. Some 200 people were beaten, shoved and arrested in the raid on the opposition headquarters, according to party officials.

Zimbabweans are still awaiting official results from the March 29 presidential election. The opposition says President Robert Mugabe is using violence and stealth to hold on to power.

The opposition and the independent observers both claim the opposition won the vote, based on their own surveys of results posted at ballot stations.

[benjamin032]

And just what are these Independent Observers going to do about it? Maybe the UN will step in. I'm sure Mugabe is worried sick.

[TheBattman]

The opposition says President Robert Mugabe is using violence and stealth to hold on to power.

Ya think???

Lets see...

massive intimidation prior to the election.
Massive arms order placed just days before election
Raid the election observers and take materials
Raid the opposition party's headquarters
Beat up opposition members

Yep - looks like he is clinging to power through violence.

[rocksblues]

I’m sure Michael Moore will have something to say about this!

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Where the Heck is the Jimimeister (Jimmie Carter) when you need him?

[PeterFinn]

I’m shocked! I’m surprised! I never saw this completely predictable response by a despicable and detestable thugocracy coming!

[purpleraine]

....................waiting for Carter’s comments on the fair election...........waiting..........waiting

[mylife]

Will Jimmah Carter condemn this?

[Wil H]

Will Jimmah Carter condemn this?

Hell no!

Jimmah will declare it a fair and open election.

[mylife]

I used to just think Jimmah was a dope.
Now I am convinced he is working for evil.

[monkeycard]

Call for Jimmy Carter on line 3 ...

[SES1066]

Has anybody reported this to Jessie Jackson? He seemed passionate about Zimbabwe a while back.

[Robert357]

Some 200 people were beaten, shoved and arrested in the raid on the opposition headquarters, according to party officials.

I am sure everyone sleeps better at night now that apartheid has been replaced with tribalism and the destruction of the ability of the country to produce enough food to feed its people.

What has happened to Zimbabwe within the past three years is a crime against humanity that other nations don't care about.

[george76]

Independent election observers in Zimbabwe

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks george76.

At the same time, security forces descended on opposition headquarters. Police seized material on vote counting from both offices. Some 200 people were beaten, shoved and arrested in the raid on the opposition headquarters, according to party officials... The opposition and the independent observers both claim the opposition won the vote, based on their own surveys of results posted at ballot stations.

[Clive]

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[Bringbackthedraft]

Are there any Sub Sahara African countries that have a long range stable government?