SADC deploys election observers in Zimbabwe

HARARE - As preparations for Zimbabwe elections gather momentum, regional body SADC has deployed its observers in the country.

Zimbabwe heads for crucial presidential, parliamentary and municipal council elections on Wednesday.

SADC has observed all previous Zimbabwe elections but democracy activists and other critics have always described SADC observers as toothless when dealing with the Zimbabwe situation.

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The head of the SADC Election Observers Mission has however promised to give a final report that reflects the true situation on the ground.

The EU and the Commonwealth have also deployed their observers for the Wednesday elections.