Arrest of Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai is arrested twice, amid a week of opposition protests, he is charged with treason, adding to an existing treason charge from 2002 over an alleged plot to kill President Mugabe
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2003 in Zimbabwe
Explore 6 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 2003.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 2003
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June
Morgan Tsvangirai Arrested
Police arrest opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai during a week of protests.
Treason
Morgan Tsvangirai is arrested twice, amid a week of opposition protests, he is charged with treason, adding to an existing treason charge from 2002 over an alleged plot to kill President Mugabe
November
Death of Canaan Banana
Former President Canaan Banana dies after a long illness.
December
Withdrawal from Commonwealth
Mugabe announces Zimbabwe's withdrawal after the Commonwealth maintains its suspension.
Withdrawal from Commonwealth
Mugabe withdraws Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth after continued suspension.
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