The election outcome could plunge the country into an abyss of chaos, a protracted political crisis and possibly extensive violence, according to the International Crisis Group.
A return to protracted political crisis, and possibly extensive violence, is likely, as Zimbabwe holds inadequately prepared presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 31 July.
Zimbabwe's harmonised election - to decide local, parliamentary and presidential seats - has been surprisingly relaxed so far, with calls for non-violence, relatively mild critical exchanges between the candidates and occasional snippets of humour.
Zimbabweans head to the polls Wednesday in a hotly-anticipated election that analysts say could go either way. Longtime President Robert Mugabe is facing off against his archrival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Focus On: Zimbabwe Faces a Post-Election Dilemma
, Tue 30 Jul, 05:44 am
The election outcome could plunge the country into an abyss of chaos, a protracted political crisis and possibly extensive violence, according to the International Crisis Group.
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Elections - Mugabe's Last Stand
International Crisis Group, 29 July 2013
A return to protracted political crisis, and possibly extensive violence, is likely, as Zimbabwe holds inadequately prepared presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 31 July.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Electoral Observers Hold the Line in Harare
African Arguments, 29 July 2013
Zimbabwe's harmonised election - to decide local, parliamentary and presidential seats - has been surprisingly relaxed so far, with calls for non-violence, relatively mild critical exchanges between the candidates and occasional snippets of humour.
Zimbabwe: Election Outcome Remains Uncertain
Voice of America (Washington, DC), 29 July 2013
Zimbabweans head to the polls Wednesday in a hotly-anticipated election that analysts say could go either way. Longtime President Robert Mugabe is facing off against his archrival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Zimbabwe: More Intimidation and Violence With Two Days to Go Before Poll
SW Radio Africa (London), 29 July 2013
The MDC-T has raised concern that their supporters are being increasingly intimidated ahead of Wednesday's crucial elections.