Zimbabwe President Mugabe warns dissenting war veterans

Robert Mugabe, 92, says he plans to run for president again in 2018 and rule until he dies
Robert Mugabe, 92, says he plans to run for president again in 2018 and rule until he dies

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has threatened to punish those war veterans who last week said they were withdrawing their backing for him.

 

At a rally of his Zanu-PF party supporters and veterans who remain loyal to him, Mr Mugabe also urged the veterans to choose new leaders.He blamed the West for splits in the veterans' association.The association, one of Mr Mugabe's key backers, last week accused him of dictatorial tendencies.

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