Zimbabwean elections 'not fair'

Zimbabwe’s neighbour Botswana has said disputed elections won by president Robert Mugabe did not meet acceptable standards and has warned southern African nations against violating commitments to democracy by accepting the result.

Zimbabwean elections 'not fair'

Zimbabwe’s neighbour Botswana has said disputed elections won by president Robert Mugabe did not meet acceptable standards and has warned southern African nations against violating commitments to democracy by accepting the result.

The Botswana government, breaking ranks with other African observers, said the region “should not create the undesirable precedent of permitting exceptions to its own rules” on the conduct of Zimbabwe’s voting.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited