A campaign poster for President Robert Mugabe is posted along a city street June 21, 2008 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Human rights groups have accused Mugabe's ruling party of mass voter intimidation and violence against the political opposition ahead of the scheduled June 27 presidential runoff vote between President Mugabe and opposition candidate Morgan Tsvangirai. © John Moore/Getty Images

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Zimbabwe Crisis Reports

Years active: 2008-2012

Second-Round Ballot Looks Increasingly Likely

Mugabe said to be resigned to run-off election as ZANU-PF and main opposition party head for hung parliament.

World Press Appeal to Zimbabwe Neighbours

US and UK media say countries in the region should pressure Mugabe to accept election results.

First-Round Win for Mugabe Looks Uncertain

Key players in the regime reportedly agree that rigging a straight win for the incumbent just won’t work.

Diaspora Resigned to Mugabe Victory

Exiles urge their countrymen to vote, even though many suspect the president will rig the vote in his favour.

Voters Reluctant to Return From South Africa

Vibrant campaign to encourage migrants to go back and vote falls flat as diaspora Zimbabweans talk of hardship and wasted ballots.

Bulawayo Youth Join Opposition Bandwagon

In a country with a tradition of political violence, the sight of opposition supporters openly proclaiming their allegiance is a significant sign of change.

Makoni Emerges as Potential Kingmaker

Calling the ex-finance minister a “prostitute” and a “frog” is unlikely to encourage him to back another candidate if the vote goes to a second round.

Mugabe Dead Set on First-Round Win

For the first time since 1980, a presidential election could go to a second round, but analysts say President Robert Mugabe will do his level best to stop that happening.

Businesses Under Fire for Makoni Links

Authorities carpet business leaders they suspect of backing President Robert Mugabe’s chief rival.