Zimbabwe crisis is confusing – UN chief

United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for the military takeover in Zimbabwe to be handled in a peaceful manner in an interview with BBC World: “Well, I never like to see the military involved in politics but I have to recognise it’s a confusing situation. I hope first of all […]

United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for the military takeover in Zimbabwe to be handled in a peaceful manner in an interview with BBC World:

“Well, I never like to see the military involved in politics but I have to recognise it’s a confusing situation. I hope first of all that there is no bloodshed, that this is done peacefully.

“I hope that [it] will be able to lead to a political and democratic solution and that the next elections that are scheduled are free and fair elections for the people of Zimbabwe to choose their own future.”

It follows comments a spokesperson made on his behalf yesterday that the “preservation of fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and assembly” were of vital importance.