Robert Mugabe obituary: the freedom fighter who broke his country – The Wall Street Journal

Robert Mugabe, a schoolteacher-turned-guerrilla fighter who helped topple white colonial rule in Zimbabwe only to lead the country to the brink of economic ruin, has died.
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The death I've been looking out for most of my life finally happened this week when I awoke to the news that Robert Mugabe died in Singapore in the early hours of the morning. For decades, I've been expecting to be overwhelmed with excitement on hearing that this evil man, a former freedom fighter who ruled with self-interest as soon as he gained political power, has passed away. But, instead the announcement left me feeling strangely disappointed. Mugabe broke Zimbabwe, split up families, stole property, shattered dreams, and ensured that most of his people have lived hard lives in dire poverty. He died without punishment. Mugabe will be felt long after his death. – Jackie Cameron

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