| Tsvangirai declines to meet Mugabe |
06-07-2008 HKT 06:22 |
| The Zimbabwean opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has declined to attend talks chaired by the South African President, Thabo Mbeki, who's mediating in Zimbabwe's political crisis. The meeting, at the presidential offices in Harare, would have brought Mr Tsvangirai together with Robert Mugabe for the first time to discuss their election dispute. But a spokesman for Mr Tsvangirai said he refused to attend because doing so would imply recognition of Mr Mugabe as president. However, Mr Mbeki said a negotiated settlement remained the best way forward. |
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