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Zimbabwe�s MDC factions reunite |
April 28, 2008, 17:15
The two factions of Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have decided to unite to form one party. MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai made the announcement at a media briefing at Lanseria airport, outside Johannesburg, this afternoon.
He says the move will give the MDC a 57% majority in parliament. He says President Robert Mugabe must accept that he cannot rule without parliamentary control.
Tsvangirai says joining forces with Arthur Mutambara's faction will strengthen their relationship. Tsvangirai added that they will form a government of national unity and this may include former Zanu-PF candidates and independent candidate Simba Makoni.
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