Mugabe blinks (slightly)

We're still a long, long way from seeing Robert Mugabe voluntarily give up power, but he has at least agreed to talks with the opposition:

Zimbabweans have warmly welcomed a deal setting a framework for talks on the country's political crisis.

Residents in Harare and Bulawayo told the BBC they were excited at news of the agreement, saying they hoped it would allow a return to normal life.

The deal says power-sharing talks between President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF and the opposition MDC should be completed within two weeks.

South African officials said the talks would begin immediately.

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The talks, to be held in South Africa, are expected to focus on a possible power-sharing agreement, how to revive Zimbabwe's devastated economy and ending the political violence.

When asked for comment, El-Mo and Er-Mo muttered "sellout" and wondered if the Mossad was behind this.

Damian P.

Posted by damian at July 22, 2008 12:55 PM