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According to this article, some of Mugabe's top lieutenants are trying to obtain amnesty for crimes they have committed (most recently, killing, torturing, kidnapping, jailing, and otherwise intimidating opposition leaders before last year's election) that go back to the 80s.

And how are they trying to gain amnesty? By killing, torturing, kidnapping, jailing, and otherwise intimidating MDC leaders.

From the article:

"...thousands of mourners gathered at the Tsvangirais’ home in Harare. In the glow of lights strung across the yard, to the driving beat of drums, party workers swirled in circles, stamping their feet and chanting, 'Robert Mugabe killed Susan Tsvangirai,' and 'Tsvangirai beware! ZANU-PF will finish all M.D.C.'

Their fear was as palpable as their rage. When they were approached for interviews, their eyes darted around as they searched for ruling party spies and begged not to be quoted by name.

'They will kill us,' one woman said. 'They are everywhere.'"