Amnesty chief visits Zim
2009-06-14 13:10
Harare - The head of human rights group Amnesty International has arrived in Zimbabwe on a visit signalling a thaw in relations between the troubled African nation and critics of its president, Robert Mugabe.
Irene Khan began the six-day visit on Saturday during which she is scheduled to meet with Mugabe, government officials and victims of human rights violations.
Khan and her delegation were granted entry visas by the coalition government formed in February. In the past, other critics of the government have been barred entry to the country.
Amnesty has accused Mugabe and his loyalists of human rights violations and alleged election rigging.
Mugabe has denied these charges and referred to the organization as "Amnesty Lies International."
- SAPA