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Mugabe ‘released’ from house arrest
President looking relaxed as he presides over graduation ceremony
ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe made his first public appearance since Tuesday night’s coup yesterday, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from supporters.
Despite being under apparent house arrest, Mr Mugabe presided over a graduation ceremony at the Zimbabwe Open University in Harare with his bodyguard in tow.
People ululated as he took to the podium in a mortar board and gown.
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