Zimbabwe National Army initiates possible takeover, Mugabe & family detained

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http://www.reuters.com/article/us-zimbabwe-politics/zimbabwes-army-seizes-power-mugabe-confined-but-safe-idUSKBN1DF025

HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe’s military seized power on Wednesday saying it was holding President Robert Mugabe and his family safe while targeting “criminals” in the entourage of the man who has ruled the nation since independence 37 years ago.

Soldiers seized the state broadcaster and a general appeared on television to announce the takeover. Armored vehicles blocked roads to the main government offices, parliament and the courts in central Harare, while taxis ferried commuters to work nearby. The atmosphere in the capital remained calm.

In his first contact with the outside world since the takeover, Mugabe spoke by telephone to the president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, and told him he was confined to his home but fine, the South African presidency said in a statement.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/zimbabawe-military-takes-over-the-country-says-president-mugabe-is-safe/2017/11/15/086865c2-c9d2-11e7-b0cf-7689a9f2d84e_story.html

HARARE, Zimbabwe — After ruling Zimbabwe for nearly four decades, leading the country from the triumph of its independence struggle to economic collapse, the world’s oldest head of state became a prisoner of the military he once commanded.

Robert Mugabe, 93, was detained along with his wife, according to a military announcement Wednesday. The move appears to end one of Africa’s most controversial political dynasties while raising questions about what might come next — military rule, a transitional government or a settlement that would allow Mugabe to return to power.

No matter what happens, this appears to be a watershed moment for Zimbabwe and southern Africa, which have suffered from the tumult of Mugabe’s reign, even as his hold on power sometimes seemed unshakable.

Zimbabweans awoke early Wednesday to a televised announcement from an army general promising that there was “not a military takeover,” although Mugabe had been detained and armored vehicles were rolling into Harare, the capital.

http://www.firstpost.com/world/zimbabwe-national-army-takes-robert-mugabe-wife-into-custody-supporters-praise-actions-as-bloodless-correction-4210907.html

It was not clear where Mugabe, 93, and his wife were Wednesday but it seems they are in the custody of the military. "Their security is guaranteed," the army spokesman said.

"We wish to make it abundantly clear that this is not a military takeover," the army statement said. "We are only targeting criminals around (Mugabe) who are committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country in order to bring them to justice." The spokesman added "as soon as we have accomplished our mission, we expect that the situation will return to normalcy." The army spokesman called on churches to pray for the nation. He urged other security forces to "cooperate for the good of our country," warning that "any provocation will be met with an appropriate response."

the military is reporting that they have president mugabe's wife detained as well but i'm also hearing about conflicting reports that his wife may have fled to namibia so im not too sure about anything going on at this point myself

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yea i read about this earlier. stuffs forgeted up

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i just realized how old mugabe is holy stuff

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Make Zimbabwe Rhodesia again

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rhodesians never die

why does rhode island have to get involved in this.

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Zimbabwe National Army capturing Mugabe, colorized 2017

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i wonder if they'll just become a military junta or if they'll install a non-handicap and become a true national army

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Mugabe, more live Mugagrave

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i wonder if they'll just become a military junta or if they'll install a non-handicap and become a true national army

The claim, from what I've heard, is that it's a guardian coup, and they intend to step back down once things are in place.  I highly doubt that'll actually happen, but we'll see.

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I hope they execute that richardhead

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why does rhode island have to get involved in this.

hes not talking about rhode island idiot. he's talking about the island of rhodes

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hes not talking about rhode island idiot. he's talking about the island of rhodes

so is rhode island the only island remaining of the island of rhodes????

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so is rhode island the only island remaining of the island of rhodes????

tragically, yes. but if you go to rhodes.com and donate some funding, we may be able to Make Rhodes Rhodes Again