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'''Zimbabwe''' is a [[nation state]] in southern Africa.
  
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==Western Global Airlines N545JN==
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[[image:CIA_MD11_cash_and_body_plane.png|left|550px|thumbnail|A view of the dead body whose shipping along with 67 tonnes of banknotes in an apparently CIA-owned plane landed in Harare in February 2016]]
 
[[image:CIA_MD11_cash_and_body_plane.png|left|550px|thumbnail|A view of the dead body whose shipping along with 67 tonnes of banknotes in an apparently CIA-owned plane landed in Harare in February 2016]]
In February 2016, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 owned by [[Western Global Airlines]] made an emergency landing at the Zimbabwean capital Harare.<ref>http://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/blood-dripping-from-plane-leads-to-body-1984427</ref> Authorities became suspicious after noticing that blood dripping from the plane. The ''[[Zimbabwe Herald]]'' reported that "the ground crew refueling the plane alerted local authorities." The crew claimed that this was because the plane had struck a bird, but it turned out to be coming from the severed arm of a dead man.<ref>http://www.herald.co.zw/a-plane-r60bn-and-a-dead-man/</ref> The plane was carrying 67 tonnes of South African cash. The plane was impounded<ref>http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/76923538/us-western-global-airlines-plane-impounded-in-zimbabwe-after-body-cash-found</ref> but later released, together with the crew.<ref>http://www.madcowprod.com/2016/02/22/dripping-blood-a-severed-arm-67-tons-of-cash-on-a-cia-plane/#more-11220</ref><ref>http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/77107753/jet-found-with-dead-body-cash-released-after-crew-cleared</ref>
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In February 2016, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 owned by [[Western Global Airlines]] made an emergency landing at the Zimbabwean capital Harare.<ref>http://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/blood-dripping-from-plane-leads-to-body-1984427</ref> Authorities became suspicious after noticing that blood dripping from the plane. The ''[[Zimbabwe Herald]]'' reported that "the ground crew refueling the plane alerted local authorities." The crew claimed that this was because the plane had struck a bird, but it turned out to be coming from the severed arm of a dead man.<ref>http://www.herald.co.zw/a-plane-r60bn-and-a-dead-man/</ref> The plane was carrying 67 tonnes of [[South Africa]]n cash. The plane was impounded<ref>http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/76923538/us-western-global-airlines-plane-impounded-in-zimbabwe-after-body-cash-found</ref> but later released, together with the crew.<ref>http://www.madcowprod.com/2016/02/22/dripping-blood-a-severed-arm-67-tons-of-cash-on-a-cia-plane/#more-11220</ref><ref>http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/77107753/jet-found-with-dead-body-cash-released-after-crew-cleared</ref>
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==Normalized Corruption==
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During the [[Covid-19]] pandemic, the government of the country set up a "Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission". At first it had no police powers or jurisdiction. When it did, it, according to local [[media]], every [[corrupt]] [[politician]] would face the same fate: "Said official is eventually arrested and may or may not even spend a night or few in [[jail]]. The case gains prominence in the media with fellow officials promising zero tolerance. Then the case falters and dies down. The official might even be reappointed to another high level government position. The exercises has been cynically called catch and release by the wider public.".<ref>https://zimpricecheck.com/news/we-are-working-to-fix-the-catch-and-release-issue-zacc/</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8eEyLHArVE</ref>
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==Trump Sanctions==
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Zimbabwe warned President Donald Trump to "respect the will of the people of United States" or "face [[sanctions]]" in the [[2016]] [[US election]]. This apparently a reaction to [[2000]], when Zimbabwe was slapped with sanctions by several USA foreign secretaries following violence during their 2000 elections. <Ref>https://www.pazimbabwe.com/world-news-66406-united-states-risks-sanctions-from-zimbabwe-if-elections-are-not-free-and-fair.html</ref>
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Latest revision as of 18:10, 2 July 2024

Group.png Zimbabwe  
(CountrySourcewatchRdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
Location Zimbabwe AU Africa.svg
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg
LocationAfrica
TypeUnited Nations Members.svg nation state
Member ofOrganisation of African Unity, UN
SubpageZimbabwe/President
African country known for historically high inflation, constitutional protections for anyone but women, and CIA money laundering.

Zimbabwe is a nation state in southern Africa.

Western Global Airlines N545JN

Full article: Rated 5/5 Western Global Airlines N545JN
A view of the dead body whose shipping along with 67 tonnes of banknotes in an apparently CIA-owned plane landed in Harare in February 2016

In February 2016, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 owned by Western Global Airlines made an emergency landing at the Zimbabwean capital Harare.[1] Authorities became suspicious after noticing that blood dripping from the plane. The Zimbabwe Herald reported that "the ground crew refueling the plane alerted local authorities." The crew claimed that this was because the plane had struck a bird, but it turned out to be coming from the severed arm of a dead man.[2] The plane was carrying 67 tonnes of South African cash. The plane was impounded[3] but later released, together with the crew.[4][5]

Normalized Corruption

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government of the country set up a "Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission". At first it had no police powers or jurisdiction. When it did, it, according to local media, every corrupt politician would face the same fate: "Said official is eventually arrested and may or may not even spend a night or few in jail. The case gains prominence in the media with fellow officials promising zero tolerance. Then the case falters and dies down. The official might even be reappointed to another high level government position. The exercises has been cynically called catch and release by the wider public.".[6][7]

Trump Sanctions

Zimbabwe warned President Donald Trump to "respect the will of the people of United States" or "face sanctions" in the 2016 US election. This apparently a reaction to 2000, when Zimbabwe was slapped with sanctions by several USA foreign secretaries following violence during their 2000 elections. [8]


 

Event

Event
Rhodesian Bush War

 

Citizens of Zimbabwe on Wikispooks

TitleBornDiedDescription
Maggie Chapman27 June 1979Scottish Green politician
Robert Mugabe21 February 19246 September 2019

 

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