Monday, March 31, 2008

Zimbabwe stands 'on a precipice'

from BBC News

Zimbabwe is standing on a "precipice" as official results from Saturday's general election start to trickle in, the opposition has said.

Leading Movement for Democratic Change official Tendai Biti says party leader Morgan Tsvangirai has won 60% of the vote, against 30% for Robert Mugabe.

Official results show both sides have 12 parliamentary seats so far. Mr Biti says the results are being rigged.

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