Intimidation on Rise as Election Nears in Zimbabwe
A presidential runoff election will be held later this month in Zimbabwe. In some places in the country, the opposition has been prevented from holding rallies. Host Renee Montagne talks with journalist Jeff Barbee about election violence in Zimbabwe. Barbee is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has covered previous elections in Zimbabwe.
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