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U.S. Pulls Plug on Zimbabwe's Pro-Opposition NGOs

In a move that could pose a major setback for Zimbabwe's opposition parties ahead of the July 30th polls, the United States has cut financial support to leading human rights and election lobby groups after investigations revealed gross abuse of funds. The U.S. Embassy has also confiscated vehicles and other properties to recoup part of the abused funds.

Zimbabwe: Trump Cuts Funding to Pro-Opposition NGOs

New Zimbabwe, 2 July 2018

In a move that could pose a major set-back for the opposition in Zimbabwe ahead of crucial general elections the United States has pulled the plug on leading human rights and… Read more »

U.S. president Donald Trump.

Zimbabwe: U.S. Ditches Political NGOs Ahead of Polls

The Herald, 2 July 2018

The United States (US) has suspended funding to several civil society organisations after investigations exposed non-compliance with set principles and gross abuse of funds meant… Read more »

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EU Deploys First Election Observers in Zimbabwe Since 2002

The European Union has began deploying election observers in Zimbabwe for the first time in 16 years ahead of the July 30 election - the first in the country since former president ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: EU Election Observers Deploy for Historic Vote
Smile Zimbabwean Voter, Opposition Wants Your Photo!

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa wants a voters' roll with pictures of all registered voters to prevent rigging, a request described by observers as an intimidation tactic. The ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Electoral Body Chief Adamant On Pictures in Voters Roll
- Zimbabwe: Opposition Gets Roll, Demands Voters' Photos
'Bomb Attack' Won't Stop Elections - Zimbabwe Govt

Presidential spokesman George Charamba has told state media that the July 30 vote will go ahead as scheduled despite the suspected bomb explosion that rocked an election rally ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: 'Bulawayo City Council 'Cuts Water Supplies to Sabotage Mnangagwa Rally'
- Zimbabwe: 41 Injured, No Deaths at Mnangagwa Rally Blast - Minister
Opposition Parties In Zimbabwe Reject Govt's Security Offer

Presidential candidates who will contest in the July 30 election have rejected the government's offer of State security, with some preferring to be given money to pay the security ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Opposition Parties Scoff at Govt's Security Offer
- Zimbabwe: Opposition Blames Ruling Party for Bomb Explosion
Is Zimbabwe Heading for More Disputed Elections?

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chief says even if anomalies are found on the new voters' roll, the election will still go ahead in July. The main opposition MDC Alliance says it Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Is the Country Heading for More Disputed Polls?
- Resource Document Anomalies on Voters' Roll 'Won't Stop' Zimbabwe Elections

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