Zimbabwe: Chaos at Tsvangirai's Burial As Succession Woes Mount

Violence erupted at the funeral of former prime minister and MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai, when youths threatened to set alight a thatched hut in which the party's Vice President Thokozani Khupe, and Secretary-General Douglas Mwonzora had sought refuge after being assaulted. The two were accused of opposing acting party president Nelson Chamisa's plan to succeed Tsvangirai, who died of colon cancer.

From left, Thokozani Khupe, Nelson Chamisa and Elias Mudzuri at Morgan Tsvangirai funeral.

MDC-T VP Thokozani Khupe and Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora had to be escorted by police.

Opposition MDC-T Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora tweets.

Video

InFocus

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.