The Parliamentary Elections in Zimbabwe, 24–25 July 2000
The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group

Contents
Letter of Transmittal
Introduction
The Observer Group and its Terms of Reference
Method of Work
Chapter 1: Political Background
The Colonial Era
The Unilateral Declaration of Independence and the Liberation Struggle
The Lancaster House Conference
Independence
Consolidation of Power by ZANU-PF
An Ineffectual Opposition
The February 2000 Referendum and its Aftermath
The Political Parties
Chapter 2: The Legal Framework and Preparations for the Elections
The Legal Framework
Preparations for the Elections
Chapter 3: The Campaign and the News Media
The Campaign
The News Media
Chapter 4: The Poll and the Count
The Poll
The Count
Conclusions and Recommendations
Acknowledgements
Annexes
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