U.S. Urges Zimbabwe's Neighbors To Act

by Michele Kelemen, NPR

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe says an outbreak of cholera has been contained, but U.S. officials disagree — adding that it's just one of many ongoing problems that the people of Zimbabwe face due to Mugabe's leadership. They're calling on Zimbabwe's neighbors to impose economic sanctions on the nation to bring down Mugabe's government.

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• Morning Edition, December 12, 2008