Africa

Zimbabwe war veterans demand compensation

Economists say payout to soldiers of 1964-1979 independence war would likely crash the country's economy.
Last Modified: 21 Feb 2013 04:10

Veterans in Zimbabwe are demanding compensation from the government for taking part in the 1964-1979 independence war.

But economists say a huge pay-out would likely crash the country's already struggling economy.

Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from the capital, Harare.

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