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Mugabe cancels his engagement in India, coming back home
09 Mar 2016 at 21:42hrs | Views
President Robert Mugabe has called off his engagement in India where he was scheduled to be guest of honour at the World Culture Festival.
In a statement, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Mr George Charamba, confirmed the development , adding that Mugabe is expected home in a couple of days.
The event, which is a celebration of peace in multiculturalism and ecumenicity was scheduled to begin tomorrow, 10th March, 2016.
Mr Charamba said the cancellation follows communication from organisers of the festival acknowledging substantial inadequacies in protocol and security arrangements around the event.
A number of leaders slotted for participation, including those from the host country, have also withdrawn their participation.
In a statement, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Mr George Charamba, confirmed the development , adding that Mugabe is expected home in a couple of days.
Mr Charamba said the cancellation follows communication from organisers of the festival acknowledging substantial inadequacies in protocol and security arrangements around the event.
A number of leaders slotted for participation, including those from the host country, have also withdrawn their participation.
Source - zbc
