Russia, China veto UN sanctions on Zimbabwe regime | AP (12.07.08)
China (one of Zimbabwe's major trading partners): "The development of the situation in Zimbabwe until now has not exceeded the context of domestic affairs; It's the arrogance of the Americans. They think they can rule the world. They can't."
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Arab League slams 'unbalanced' ICC prosecutor | AFP (19.07.08)
The resolution stated: "The council decides solidarity with Sudan in confronting schemes that undermine its sovereignty, unity and stability and their non-acceptance of the unbalanced, not objective position of the prosecutor general of the ICC."
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Fears Grow that Sanctions Could Derail Mediation in Zimbabwe | IPS (08.07.08)
U.S. and European efforts to achieve unanimity among the 15-member U.N. Security Council to adopt a sanctions resolution against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his top aides has run into opposition from African leaders who argue that it will only increase tensions there and in neighbouring countries.
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South Africa: Grant Temporary Status to All Zimbabweans | HRW (19.06.08)
HRW urges South Africa to grant temporary asylum and work permits to Zimbabweans who have fled to the country. The group said that the South African Department of Home Affairs has mischaracterized the refugees fleeing "political repression and economic deprivation," as ordinary migrants and that massive government deportation efforts are in violation of international law. It calls on the government to legitimize the status of Zimbabweans in the country and to allow new refugees to enter legally.
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