EU maintains Zimbabwe sanctions despite power-sharing deal

EU foreign ministers decided on Monday (15 September) to maintain sanctions against Zimbabwe in place, despite Robert Mugabe, the country's president for almost three decades, agreeing to share power with his political rivals.

According to EU foreign ministers' statement, the EU "will study the details of the agreement and will be attentive to its implementation, which will mean immediate cessation of all forms of intimidation and violence."

In addition, the ministers expect the...