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 HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - Opponents of President Robert Mugabe accused his regime Tuesday of unleashing thugs to attack opposition supporters and seizing white-owned farms in an attempt to retain power. They called on other African powers to intervene.
Mugabe, who has led Zimbabwe for 28 years, has virtually conceded that he did not win March 29 elections and appeared to be campaigning for an expected runoff against Morgan Tsvangirai by intimidating foes and fanning racial tensions.
Tendai Biti, secretary-general of Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change, said he feared more violence unless the African Union and the Southern African Development Community step in.
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