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Tensions between Britain and Zimbabwe have reached a boiling point over the bloody confrontation between white farmers and black squatters, with 19 people killed since February. The conflict has deteriorated rapidly, with men identifying themselves as veterans of Zimbabwe's war of independence invading white-owned farms to reclaim land
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Zimbabwe has tightened its grip on its white minority, issuing an ultimatum to those holding dual citizenship with the UK. The move comes amid growing tensions ahead of parliamentary elections, with opposition leaders condemning the government for its handling of the land crisis. The Zimbabwe Citizenship Office has stated that
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British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook announced the suspension of new export licences for arms and military equipment to Zimbabwe, in response to President Robert Mugabe's inflammatory speech against Britain and the Commonwealth. The move is part of a wider campaign to curb Mugabe's government attacks on
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British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook has expressed strong criticism of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's plans to seize white-owned farms without compensation, calling it a step backwards for land reform. Cook's statement comes after Zimbabwe announced plans to enforce a new law allowing for the redistribution of
Mugabe, Robert
The British government has faced embarrassment over relations with Zimbabwe after Buckingham Palace blamed the Foreign Office for sending a message from the Queen congratulating Robert Mugabe on 20 years of his country's independence. The message was seen as inappropriate given the escalating violence in Zimbabwe, where a
Mugabe, Robert
The situation in Zimbabwe continues to deteriorate as President Robert Mugabe's actions are seen as condoning violence against white farmers and members of the opposition. Despite the murders of a white farmer and two members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Mugabe has refused to order the
