dec 27, 1981 - Mr. Mugabe sacks fellow independence fighter, Joshua Nkomo, who is head of the Zapu party and launches violent campaign against suspected dissidents in Matabeleland, Mr. Nkomo’s homeland. The government is accused of killing thousands of civilians.
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From Hero to Villain: The Story of Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday, ending...
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