U.S. Renews Zimbabwe Sanctions, Targeting Mnangagwa and His Inner Circle for Corruption and Rights Abuses
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U.S. sanctions Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his wife, and top officials over alleged corruption and human rights abuses.
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Sanctions target 11 people and 3 companies, including Mnangagwa's network responsible for illicit gold and diamond trade.
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U.S. lifts 2003 sanctions on other Zimbabweans in an overhaul of the sanctions regime.
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Mnangagwa accused of overseeing gold/diamond smuggling and taking bribes to facilitate the illicit sale.
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Zimbabwe government welcomes lifting of 2003 sanctions but says country remains under sanctions as long as Mnangagwa is targeted.