LRB ��� Mahmood Mamdani: Lessons of Zimbabwe

There is no denying Mugabe’s authoritarianism, or his willingness to tolerate and even encourage the violent behaviour of his supporters. His policies have helped lay waste the country’s economy, though sanctions have played no small part, while his refusal to share power with the country’s growing opposition movement, much of it based in the trade unions, has led to a bitter impasse. This view of Zimbabwe’s crisis can be found everywhere… but it ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Elisa Oreglia - Dec 7, 2008 - 11:26 PM PST
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