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EU appealing for calm in Zimbabwe
02 Aug 2018 at 11:50hrs | Views
The European Union is appealing for calm in Zimbabwe a day after deadly violence linked to Monday's elections that the EU says were marred by "shortcomings."
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini's office says in a statement that "we appeal for calm and restraint on all sides and for protests to be conducted according to the law".
The statement notes that "a number of shortcomings were observed, including the lack of a truly level playing field" surrounding the vote. -
ZEC commissioner as saying that there will be another ZEC briefing at 17:00 when there might be more clarity on when the presidential election result will be announced.
China is calling Zimbabwe's election "orderly" and urges Zimbabweans to maintain peace and stability after Wednesday's violence in the capital left three people dead.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang says Zimbabwe invited China to send an election observer mission and the mission found Zimbabweans to be "well-engaged" in Monday's vote.China has had growing influence in the southern African nation.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini's office says in a statement that "we appeal for calm and restraint on all sides and for protests to be conducted according to the law".
ZEC commissioner as saying that there will be another ZEC briefing at 17:00 when there might be more clarity on when the presidential election result will be announced.
China is calling Zimbabwe's election "orderly" and urges Zimbabweans to maintain peace and stability after Wednesday's violence in the capital left three people dead.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang says Zimbabwe invited China to send an election observer mission and the mission found Zimbabweans to be "well-engaged" in Monday's vote.China has had growing influence in the southern African nation.
Source - AP
