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Below is the full text of G8 leaders' statement on Zimbabwe, adopted at a summit in Japan:

1. We expressed our grave concern about the situation in Zimbabwe. We deplore the fact that the Zimbabwean authorities pressed ahead with the presidential election despite the absence of appropriate conditions for free and fair voting as a result of their systematic violence, obstruction and intimidation.

2. We do not accept the legitimacy of any government that does not reflect ...

Botswana's stance on Zimbabwe

I wish to prefix my remarks by informing this meeting that Botswana has over the years enjoyed cordial and fruitful relations with Zimbabwe and these have been characterised by cooperation in various sectors.



Our two countries are united by a common historical and cultural heritage which has brought our people together ...

INTERIM STATEMENT

Prior to the arrival of the main Mission team on 14 June 2008, an Advance Team of ten (10) MPs and eight (8) support staff was deployed on 8 June 2008 with the objective of assessing the prevailing pre-election environment by monitoring the state of preparedness and the political developments in the country. Following their accreditation, the Advance Team visited the suburbs of Harare and neighbouring provinces of Mashonaland East, Central and West and Manicaland. ...

New York, NY; July 1, 2008 – Ruth W. Messinger and James Meier, respectively president and chairman of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), today issued a statement expressing solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe and calling on the government to grant its citizens fair and peaceful elections and the right to live without daily fear of violence. AJWS's statement follows a presidential run-off election marred by attacks on civilians and physical intimidation by the ruling party.

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Five actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated in June 2008 and three improved, according to the new issue of the International Crisis Group's monthly bulletin CrisisWatch, released today.

In Zimbabwe, state-sponsored violence further escalated ahead of the 27 June presidential run-off vote, as the Mugabe regime continued its brutal crackdown to secure victory.

Opposition MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai was detained five times over the month, opposition ...