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Tsvangirai bemoans lack of reforms
07 Jul 2013 at 16:16hrs | Views
The MDC-T has launched its manifesto for the forthcoming harmonised elections at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera on Sunday.
There have been "no reforms" to guarantee that upcoming July 31 polls would be free and fair.
"There are no reforms in the media, and other reforms to ensure free and fair elections have not been achieved," said Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Speaking at the launch, the party's president, Tsvangirai said his party will conduct a land audit when voted into power.
He said his party will contest and win the forthcoming elections, adding that the MDC-T will craft a code of conduct for the security sector if elected to power.
Mr Tsvangirai also commended South African president, Jacob Zuma and his advisor, Lindiwe Zulu for their mediation efforts in Zimbabwe, adding that Zimbabwe can not be taken out of SADC.
Tsvangirai's arch-rival, President Robert Mugabe launched a "do or die" re-election campaign on Friday with a warning to the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Mugabe threatened the regional bloc that Zimbabwe could pull out amid demands for a free and fair vote.
"Let it be known that we are in SADC voluntarily. If SADC decides to do stupid things, let it be known that we can withdraw from SADC."
The 89-year-old issued a fiery rallying call to some 20,000 supporters, as he endeavoured to extend his 33-year rule.
"You are our soldiers. You have a battle to fight. Go into the battle well-armed. It's a fight for our lives. It's a battle for survival."
"Go into the battle with the full knowledge that there is a political enemy. This is a do or die struggle," said Mugabe.
The SADC has pressed Mugabe to roll back his decision to hold elections on July 31, in order to allow for a series of reforms that would limit the military's role in politics and strip ghost voters from the electoral roll.
There have been "no reforms" to guarantee that upcoming July 31 polls would be free and fair.
"There are no reforms in the media, and other reforms to ensure free and fair elections have not been achieved," said Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Speaking at the launch, the party's president, Tsvangirai said his party will conduct a land audit when voted into power.
He said his party will contest and win the forthcoming elections, adding that the MDC-T will craft a code of conduct for the security sector if elected to power.
Mr Tsvangirai also commended South African president, Jacob Zuma and his advisor, Lindiwe Zulu for their mediation efforts in Zimbabwe, adding that Zimbabwe can not be taken out of SADC.
Tsvangirai's arch-rival, President Robert Mugabe launched a "do or die" re-election campaign on Friday with a warning to the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Mugabe threatened the regional bloc that Zimbabwe could pull out amid demands for a free and fair vote.
"Let it be known that we are in SADC voluntarily. If SADC decides to do stupid things, let it be known that we can withdraw from SADC."
The 89-year-old issued a fiery rallying call to some 20,000 supporters, as he endeavoured to extend his 33-year rule.
"You are our soldiers. You have a battle to fight. Go into the battle well-armed. It's a fight for our lives. It's a battle for survival."
"Go into the battle with the full knowledge that there is a political enemy. This is a do or die struggle," said Mugabe.
The SADC has pressed Mugabe to roll back his decision to hold elections on July 31, in order to allow for a series of reforms that would limit the military's role in politics and strip ghost voters from the electoral roll.
Source - Sapa
