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<p>The UK has had regular contact with the Zimbabwean Government over the last two
weeks. Most recently, I met with incoming President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday.
Officials have also met Chief of Defence Staff General Chiwenga.</p><p>These dramatic
political events were clearly triggered by a military intervention. But the most important
thing now is that Zimbabweans are able to exercise their constitutional right to elect
a civilian government. This can only happen through free and fair elections. A re-establishment
of a civilian-led government with a clear separation between the party and the state
must be a priority. The UK has made this clear to the Government of Zimbabwe.</p><p>
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