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Probably not, but certainly torture, murder and starvation are crimes against humanity. CNN:

Mugabe, giving his first major Western network interview for at least five years, also defended his government's record in the face of international accusations that he has driven a once-prosperous country to the brink of ruin.

"It is not a basket case at all," he said.

"Things are much better in terms of food. We have had hard years... years of drought. Sanctions as well. Combine effects of drought and sanctions and what do you get?"
To be fair to Robert Mugabe, yes, it's definitely not as bad as Pol Pot's Cambodia. Compared to the neighboring countries and considering how strong the agricultural output was even during his early years, it's a basket case. Having spent a good deal of time in southern Africa and being familiar with how it compares, Zimbabwe is a catastrophe. The sooner Robert Mugabe goes, the better.


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