24 Dec 2024
Sunday 24 June 2018 - 11:04
Story Code : 309957

Iran slams assassination attempt against Zimbabwe president


MNA Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has condemned an assassination attempt against Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa during an election rally in the city of Bulawayo on Saturday.







In a statement on Sunday, Bahram Ghasemi also wished for a complete recovery of those who sustained injury in a bomb explosion at White City Stadium in the city of Bulawayo, where people had gathered for President Mnangagwas campaign ahead of nationwide electionson 30 July.

According to the countrys Health Minister David Parirenyatwa, 15 people were injured, three of them in critical conditions.

Ghasemi further censured the use of violence for political motives, and voiced hope that with the peoples unity and full vigilance, Zimbabwes nationwide elections will be held in peace and security.


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