Zimbabwe election recount confirms opposition victory

Results so far from a recount of disputed seats confirm the opposition’s majority in parliament, a government-run newspaper reported today as a top US envoy called for international intervention against state-sponsored violence.

Completion of the recount, expected to be completed by tomorrow, should also pave the way for first release of results from Zimbabwe’s March 29 presidential election, state media reported today – nearly a month after the polls were held.