Relatives cover the grave of cholera victim Betty Mubata during her burial at Chitungwiza Unit L cemetery, 27km (17 miles ) south of the capital Harare, December 8, 2008. (Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters)From Yahoo News/Reuters:
HARARE (Reuters) – The African Union rejected tougher action against Zimbabwe on Tuesday and said only dialogue could solve the deepening crisis, while U.S. President George W. Bush joined calls for President Robert Mugabe to step down.
Zimbabwe's government, which accuses Western powers of exploiting a cholera epidemic that has killed nearly 600 people to try to bring down the veteran leader, said it was taking serious measures to deal with the threats.
"It is time for Robert Mugabe to go," Bush said in Washington. "Across the continent, African voices are bravely speaking out to say now is the time for him to step down."
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My Comment: This is the kiss of death for the citizens of Zimbabwe.