On Thursday 2 August, the day after deadly clashes between opposition and law enforcement in Zimbabwe, further to the victory announced on 1 August of the ruling party (Zanu PF) during elections on 30 July, the EU called for calm on all sides. The electoral commission has until 3 August to publish the ballot results.
“The elections in Zimbabwe on 30 July, as well as the preceding electoral campaign, were held in a largely peaceful atmosphere, with an impressive engagement of the...