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[Published: Sunday August 30 2009]

 Zuma appeals to Zimbabwe rivals

Harare, 29 Aug-(ANA)-South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has urged Zimbabwe's political rivals to work together if they are to see foreign aid restored.

He said the power-sharing government must fully implement its agreement to "create confidence".

He was speaking after holding talks with President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare.

Mr Tsvangirai's MDC party accuses Mr Mugabe of acting in bad faith and donors remain dubious.

The former opposition Movement for Democratic Change says its activists continue to be harassed even after it joined the government in February.

It also complains that it has not been consulted about key appointments, including the central bank governor and the attorney-general.

Mr Mugabe's long-time rival embarked on a tour of western capitals in June seeking a resumption of aid.

But most donors are reluctant to resume funding to Zimbabwe in case the money helps Mr Mugabe, who they accuse of human rights abuses and destroying the once promising economy.

The MDC wanted Mr Zuma to put pressure on Mr Mugabe to rein in his hardline supporters, especially in the security forces, who it says are trying to derail the unity accord. (ANA)

FA/ANA/29 August 2009---

 

 


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