U.S. Sanctions Mnangagwa and Top Officials for Corruption, Ends Broader Zimbabwe Sanctions
• U.S. sanctions Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, first lady, and other officials for corruption and human rights abuses • Mnangagwa accused of protecting smugglers, directing officials to sell gold/diamonds illegally, and taking bribes • U.S. terminates Zimbabwe's national emergency, revokes Zimbabwe-specific sanctions • New sanctions target "Mnangagwa's criminal network" most responsible for corruption or rights abuses • Sanctions intended to pressure senior Zimbabwe leadership, not general population