Zimbabwe's military said it had taken custody of Mugabe

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According to New York Times, Zimbabwe's military said it had taken custody of President Robert Mugabe in what appeared to be a coup.

Zimbabwe unlikely to reverse China ties: Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe arrives for a graduation ceremony at the Zimbabwe Open University in Harare, where he presides as the Chancellor on November 17 2017. (Photo:VCG)A political crisis began to unfold in Zimbabwe on Wednesday. The military took control of the country and detained President Robert Mugabe. It insisted that it was "not a military takeover" and that Mugabe

China says 'friendly policy' toward Zimbabwe won't change: A street vendor reads a newspaper in central Harare, Zimbabwe, November 16, 2017. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo Photo: ReutersChina said on Thursday its "friendly policy" toward Zimbabwe would not change, after the military said it had seized power and was holding President Robert Mugabe and his family safe while targeting "criminals".China is paying close attention to the situation in Zimbabwe and hopes

Where is Zimbabwe headed after shift?: Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe appeares in public in capital Harare for the first time since the military moved against him, on November 17, 2017 in Harare, Zimbabwe.(Photo:VCG)On Wednesday, the Zimbabwean military took control of capital Harare, surrounded the presidential house, arrested finance minister Ignatius Chombo and occupied state television. The country's longtime President Robert Mugabe was placed under house arrest.

HEADLINE Zimbabwe's military said it had taken custody of Mugabe