A buffalo carcass at Lake Paradise in Marsabit, which is drying up due to degradation of Marsabit Forest. The buffalo is among wild animals that have died due to drought in the area. Photo/MUCHEMI WACHIRA
Zimbabwe army ‘to go from mines’
Zimbabwe’s government has agreed to withdraw soldiers from diamond mining fields amid criticism over human rights abuses, state-run media reports.
It quoted the deputy mines minister in the unity government as saying soldiers would be withdrawn “in phases”.
Troops deployed to the Marange diamond fields last year after disputed polls.
via BBC NEWS | Africa | Zimbabwe army ‘to go from mines’.
