S.African leaders call for unity gov´t in Zimbabwe

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Source: CCTV.com | 11-10-2008 13:30

Leaders of Southern African countries are urging Zimbabwe's political rivals to immediately form a unity government.

They want to end a stalemate over the allocation of ministries.

Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai (L) arrives for the Southern African  Development Community (SADC) meeting in Sandton,  South Africa November 9, 2008.REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

But the 15-nation Southern African Development Community said opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai does not agree with their suggestion.

Tsvangirai says he was shocked and saddened by the outcome of a 12-hour summit on Sunday.

It brought together leaders and ministers of SADC countries for talks on Zimbabwe's political impasse and violence in eastern Congo.

Tsvangirai did not agree to a call for his MDC party to co-manage the country's disputed home affairs ministry with the ruling ZANU-PF.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is expressing optimism that an agreement on forming a cabinet can be reached.

But Tsvangirai is warning of regional instability if the ruling party refuses to loosen what he calls its illegitimate grip on power.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei