![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.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_glossy+ret_img/https://iwpr.net/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/images/focus/GettyImages-81655877%20copy.jpg?h=56d0ca2e)
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Zimbabwe Crisis Reports
Years active: 2008-2012
Next Step for MDC
Opposition party says it intends to use its seats in parliament to expose government "nonsense".
Mugabe to Boost Zezuru Clan Power
With an election victory behind him, president now sets sights on bolstering his clan.
Opposition Claim Poll a “Massive Fraud”
MDC leader gives followers barely disguised signal to overthrow government.
'Zombie' Voters Key to Poll Outcome
Authorities' expected manipulation of votes of people registered twice or known to be dead likely to secure ZANU PF triumph.
Farm Workers Disenfranchised
Victims of Mugabe's land seizures lacked the official documents necessary to vote in ballot.
Post-Election Unrest Predicted
ZANU PF seems set for victory, but opposition unlikely to accept result.
Deep Anger in Matabeleland
Some members of the Ndebele ethnic group warn of an uprising if the election result is as flawed as they expect it to be.
South African Observer Role Under Fire
Credibility of regional states invited to monitor the election is "on the line".
Archbishop Ncube Urges Mugabe Overthrow
Fearless Bulawayo church leader calls for "Orange Revolution" to topple president.