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