2 Contents Introduction 2 The EU Benchmarks 3 Short term 3 Medium Term 4 Comment on the Benchmarks 4 General 4 The Benchmarks considered 6 • Resumption of constructive dialogue 6 between ZANU - PF and MDC • Political intimidation and violence 6 • Democracy and human rights 9 • Freedom of mass media 11 • Justice 13 • Land reform 13 • Food and humanitarian assistance 14 Conclusion 15 Zimbabwe’s Failure to meet the Benchmarks in the Contonou Agreement

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