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EU starts discussing Zimbabwe sanctions
18 Jan 2012 at 05:39hrs | Views
The European Union reportedly started deliberations that might culminate in the extension of targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe, citing failure by Zanu PF to fully implement the Global Political Agreement.
The EU is currently assessing progress made since the formation of the inclusive government in 2008.
The bloc had promised to lift the sanctions if the parties in the GPA implemented all outstanding issues.
"EU is currently busy discussing different options with regard to the targeted measures," the source said.
Zanu PF spokesperson Rugare Gumbo yesterday expressed concern over the embargo on his party, saying the EU unilaterally imposed illegal sanctions on them and the party had since taken legal action against the EU and the United Nations.
EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Aldo Dell'Ariccia last year said the bloc had found it hard to lift the ban due to violent skirmishes allegedly unleashed by Zanu PF.
The EU is currently assessing progress made since the formation of the inclusive government in 2008.
The bloc had promised to lift the sanctions if the parties in the GPA implemented all outstanding issues.
Zanu PF spokesperson Rugare Gumbo yesterday expressed concern over the embargo on his party, saying the EU unilaterally imposed illegal sanctions on them and the party had since taken legal action against the EU and the United Nations.
EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Aldo Dell'Ariccia last year said the bloc had found it hard to lift the ban due to violent skirmishes allegedly unleashed by Zanu PF.
Source - ND
