U.S. Diplomats Attacked in Zimbabwe

PlusU.S. Diplomats Attacked in ZimbabweU.S. Diplomats Attacked in ZimbabweThe Associated PressThe U.S. Embassy says a throng of so-called war veterans, a group of fiercely loyal and often violent supporters of President Robert Mugabe, attacked a convoy carrying American and British diplomats Thursday. (June 5)The U-S Embassy in Zimbabwe says a group of so-called war veterans has attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying American and British diplomats.The assault was followed by a standoff of several hours before the diplomats were able to drive on.SOT Sean McCormack, State DepartmentIt is outrageous. It is unacceptable. And while this immediate incident has been resolved, it will not be forgotten."Zimbabwe is in the middle political upheaval as the country heads toward a presidential runoff election.As that nears opposition leaders say they have been subjected to increasing violence and are accusing the government of intimidation.Officials in Zimbabwe say in this case the diplomats were simply stopped by police and asked to get out of their vehicles.SOT Bright Matonga, Zimbabwean Deputy Information MinisterThey weren't beaten up. We don't beat up diplomats.However he says the diplomats were attending an opposition rally and wants to know why they were there to begin with.SOT Bright Matonga, Zimbabwean Deputy Information MinisterWhat I can say to you is that they went to a address a rally, what is a diplomat doing addressing a rally? What are they doing there. They went to provoke. U-S Embassy officials say one of their Zimbabwean employees was beaten in the attack and British officials say none of their diplomats were injured.They also say the attackers slashed the tires of some of their cars. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[thrallskull]

@freedomzimbabwe well they deserve it ! they murdered whites and drove them out of the country ! and they loved doing it ! and got exactly what they wanted ! so why the hell are they complaining !!! this is what most blacks in africa want they wanted the whites gone so now they gone ! so why arent they happy ? !!!!

[emma5977]

Your man mugabe is a tyrant. enough said.

[makererekivulu]

@kemetkush, does that really help? You are re-enforcing the 'swinging in the trees' comparison! Fact: we are under self rule. Fact: we are killing each other. Fact: we cannot feed our children. Fact: we do ask, beg for hand outs. What is wrong with this picture? Calling people names will not put food on our plates. Let's take responsibility and clean up our messes.

[1984England]

@kemetkush ...awww good for you (*pats on head)....you have achieved so SO much lmao haha!!

[kemetkush]

@1984England we will kill all racists in mother/africa...hahahaha

[1984England]

@kemetkush ...make me bitch...fuck you!! haha!

[kemetkush]

@1984England go back to europe....bitch.

[1984England]

Just another example of how since the majority of whites left Africa, these countries have slipped even further into collapse. Its funny how the blacks wanted the whites out and yet still want white foreign aid?.....There is no more British Empire, yet they still try to blame us for their complete lack of ability to run a country by themselves! In my opinion, they got their independence, got what they wanted now leave them to it, whatever their fate.

[andylumeh]

BIG DEAL

[jungleman68]

@gjc82071 wtf I was quoting a parody of mel gibson. look up mad max deleted scene

[gjc82071]

@jungleman68 Yea! & Tornadoes, Tsunamis, Solar Flares, Asteroid collisions, etc...................you stupid fuck, LOL.