rights violations by the Mugabe regime which he described as “somewhat crazy.”
Schwarzenberg told journalists that his country would soon suspend the activities of its embassy in Zimbabwe.
“The regime of President Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe is somewhat crazy and further activities of the Czech embassy in this country will thus not be effective.
“However, the Czech Republic intends to maintain the current office building and keep it for future use should need to reopen the Harare embassy of the Republic arise. With God’s help, we will return here,” he said. – Staff reporter
6.9.2007
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Czech’s close embassy
HARARE
The Czech Republic is to become the first country to close its embassy to Zimbabwe because of its disapproval of President Robert Mugabe's misrule.
Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg last week added his country's voice to the growing condemnation of the brutality and gross human
The Czech Republic is to become the first country to close its embassy to Zimbabwe because of its disapproval of President Robert Mugabe's misrule.
Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg last week added his country's voice to the growing condemnation of the brutality and gross human