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Fired VP expected to return to Zimbabwe

China Daily | Updated: 2017-11-22 07:23

HARARE - The Zimbabwe Defense Forces said on Monday they are encouraged by the opening of talks between President Robert Mugabe and former vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa, who he fired two weeks ago.

Army chief Constantino Chiwenga told a news conference that Mnangagwa, currently in self imposed exile, was expected back in the country soon.

"Thereafter, the nation will be advised on the outcome of talks between the two," Chiwenga said.

He said in the meantime, Mugabe, who was removed from the position of party leader on Sunday, had started processes toward a solution and road map for the country.

"As this happens we as the Zimbabwe Defense Forces and Security Services urge Zimbabweans to remain calm and patient, fully observing and respecting the laws of the country," Chiwenga said.

His appeal came as students at the University of Zimbabwe students staged demonstrations and refused to take part in examinations on Monday until Mugabe steps down.

The ZDF statement came as the ruling ZANU-PF party on Sunday removed Mugabe from the party leadership and replaced him with Mnangagwa.

The party has also resolved to move a motion to impeach Mugabe in Parliament on Tuesday, the same day he was scheduled to chair a cabinet meeting.

Xinhua

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