Forced to Vote in Zimbabwe

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PlusForced to Vote in ZimbabweForced to Vote in ZimbabweThe Associated PressMarshals led voters to polling stations, bands of government supporters harassed people in the street and rural voters faced arson threats as Zimbabwe held an internationally discredited, one-candidate presidential runoff. (June 27)[Notes:vo of voters lined up]Marshals in Zimbabwe have rounded up voters to cast ballots in Friday's much disputed one-candidate presidential run-off.(pause for nat sound) [Notes:mugabe voting]President Robert Mugabe (moo-GAH'-bay) was assured of winning when the opposition leader dropped out after enduring weeks of violence and intimidation. His name, though, is still on the ballot. [Notes:woman voting]There was an obvious lack of excitement as polls opened. Many voters seemed both uninterested and fearful as they were forced to go to the polling stations.MOS "For my... as the right to vote, I'm voting for (inaudible)." "I'm voting for Zanu-PF." (Question: "And why are you voting for Zanu-PF?) "It's my party, It's my party."Opposition party officials say these scenes prove the election is anything but legitimate.SOT Nelson Chamisa, Movement for Democratic Change Spokesman: "The presidential question has not been concluded. We want a free and fair election in this country, under international supervision, with a new constitution in place, with institutions that would guarantee the voice of the people being respected. As it is, it's not the will of the people. It's Mugabe's will." Leaders from around the world have also spoken out against the vote.And there is talk in the U-N of leveling sanctions against Zimbabwe. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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