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President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has expressed concerns over the uncertain political situation in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
In a statement on Wednesday, November 15, said that any unconstitutional changes of government would be contrary to both SADC and African Union positions.
Zuma urged the Zimbabwean military to resolve the political standoff in the country amicably, the South African reports.
He said the Southern African Development Community (SADC) would closely monitor the situation with the intent of rendering assistance where possible.
"President Jacob Zuma, on behalf of SADC, has noted with great concern the unfolding political situation in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
"President Zuma has called for calm and restraint and has expressed hope that developments in Zimbabwe would not lead to unconstitutional changes of Government as that would be contrary to both SADC and African Union positions.
"The President has urged the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Defence Force to resolve the political impasse amicably and has urged the Zimbabwean Defence Force to ensure that the maintenance of peace and security in the country is not compromised.
"SADC will continue to closely monitor the situation and remains ready to assist where necessary to resolve the political impasse in keeping with established SADC Protocols and processes."
In a statement on Wednesday, November 15, said that any unconstitutional changes of government would be contrary to both SADC and African Union positions.
Zuma urged the Zimbabwean military to resolve the political standoff in the country amicably, the South African reports.
He said the Southern African Development Community (SADC) would closely monitor the situation with the intent of rendering assistance where possible.
"President Jacob Zuma, on behalf of SADC, has noted with great concern the unfolding political situation in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
"President Zuma has called for calm and restraint and has expressed hope that developments in Zimbabwe would not lead to unconstitutional changes of Government as that would be contrary to both SADC and African Union positions.
"The President has urged the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Defence Force to resolve the political impasse amicably and has urged the Zimbabwean Defence Force to ensure that the maintenance of peace and security in the country is not compromised.
"SADC will continue to closely monitor the situation and remains ready to assist where necessary to resolve the political impasse in keeping with established SADC Protocols and processes."
