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Mugabe sidelined as army takes over
Generals claim they’re ‘targeting criminals’ not seizing power

ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe was “confined” to his home yesterday after a military coup.

The armed forces seized control of the capital Harare overnight on the orders of General Constantino Chiweng after Mr Mugabe sacked vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa for allegedly plotting to overthrow him.

After taking over the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation military spokesman Major General Sibusiso Moyo claimed it was not a coup.

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