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Zimbabwe tense ahead of constitution poll

Opposition accuses ruling Zanu-PF party of intimidating voters ahead of referendum on new constitution.
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2013 19:12

Tensions are mounting in Zimbabwe ahead of a referendum on the new constitution.

Opposition leaders have accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of intimidating voters ahead of the polls.

They say a 12-year old boy was killed because of his father's campaign efforts.

Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa met the family of the victim in northeast Zimbabwe.

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