Photo: Mr Bennett said Mr Mugabe was being forced to continue as president by his generals
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is little more than the front man for a military junta, a leading white politician has told the BBC.
Roy Bennett said Mr Mugabe remained in office thanks only to a clique of generals who are enriching themselves.
Mr Bennett was acquitted in May on charges of plotting to overthrow Mr Mugabe, but prosecutors are appealing.
He has not yet taken up his post as deputy agriculture minister. His MDC party sees the charges as political.
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'Military Junta' Rules Zimbabwe, Says MDC's Bennett -- BBC
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is little more than the front man for a military junta, a leading white politician has told the BBC.
Roy Bennett said Mr Mugabe remained in office thanks only to a clique of generals who are enriching themselves.
Mr Bennett was acquitted in May on charges of plotting to overthrow Mr Mugabe, but prosecutors are appealing.
He has not yet taken up his post as deputy agriculture minister. His MDC party sees the charges as political.
Read more ....
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