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Zimbabwe war veterans in 'million-man' Mugabe march
Thousands of Zimbabwean war veterans gathered in Harare on Friday to lead a "million-man march" in support of President Robert Mugabe's bid to extend his rule.
- Agencies
- Published: 13:23 November 30, 2007
Harare: Thousands of Zimbabwean war veterans gathered in Harare on Friday to lead a "million-man march" in support of President Robert Mugabe's bid to extend his rule.
The 83-year-old Mugabe is seeking re-election in presidential and parliamentary elections set for March 2008.
Thousands of supporters converged at various points in the city on Friday, singing revolutionary songs and pledging support for Harare.
Opponents allege that Mugabe has seen off challenges through tough policing, vote-rigging and patronage to reward supporters. He denies the accusations.
War veterans leader Jabulani Sibanda told state media that the "one million men and women march" was meant to demonstrate that Mugabe enjoyed solid support despite Western powers' opposition to his rule.
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