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

Harare: Aid Workers Struggle to Stop Cholera Spreading

They warn outbreak could get worse, as rainwater washes human excrement into open drains of stricken slums.

MDC Outrage Over Top Judicial Appointment

Opposition say they were not consulted as they should have been over selection of attorney-general.

Pretoria Hopes of Government Deal Dampened

Mugabe gazettes constitutional amendment legitimising new authorities, but MDC says they never gave the go-ahead.

Mugabe Ups Ante With Election Call

President suggests poll as way of breaking the current political impasse, but some dismiss it as brinkmanship.

Cholera Fears as Bulawayo Water Crisis Continues

No sign yet that the government will step in to head off the health risks posed by growing water shortages.

Abductions Prompt Fears of New Crackdown

Rights groups believe ZANU-PF is behind a spate of recent kidnappings.

Harare: Few Tears for Manyika

As Mugabe henchman is buried, opposition round on man they see as architect of recent election violence.

Mugabe Allies Squash Succession Rumours

Party dismisses suggestions of leadership change at upcoming annual conference, as succession battle heats up.

Gono Reappointment Angers MDC

Opposition says extension of central banker’s term breaches deal on unity government.