By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
June 12, 2009
WASHINGTON — President Obama publicly scolded President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe on Friday, using a White House meeting with the country’s prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, to praise Mr. Tsvangirai and to accuse Mr. Mugabe of opposing democratic freedoms and steering the country into political and economic ruin.
President Obama Praises Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai, Pledges $73 Million Aid
By Blessing Zulu
12 June 2009
Culminating a five-day visit to the United States, Zimbabwean President Morgan Tsvangirai met on Friday with U.S. President Barack Obama who praised the former opposition leader's leadership and courage and pledged $73 million to help the Zimbabwean people.
Obama pledges aid for Zimbabwe
President Barack Obama has announced $73m (£44m) in aid for Zimbabwe. The US president was speaking at the White House in Washington, where he met the visiting Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Obama offers Zimbabwe aid package
Barack Obama, the US president, has offered $73 million in aid to Zimbabwe but said it would be given "directly to the people" amid concerns over human rights.
U.S. offers $73 mln aid to Zimbabwe
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, June 12, 2009.
Obama Pledges $73 Million to Zimbabwe
By Michael A. Fletcher
President Obama announced today that the United States will provide $73 million in aid to Zimbabwe, saying the economically-wracked nation has made progress since Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai entered a power-sharing arrangement with longtime President Robert Mugabe four months ago.
Video: Frost over the World - Morgan Tsvangirai - 12 Jun 09
President Obama Praises Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai, Pledges $73 Million Aid
By Blessing Zulu
12 June 2009
Culminating a five-day visit to the United States, Zimbabwean President Morgan Tsvangirai met on Friday with U.S. President Barack Obama who praised the former opposition leader's leadership and courage and pledged $73 million to help the Zimbabwean people.
Obama pledges aid for Zimbabwe
President Barack Obama has announced $73m (£44m) in aid for Zimbabwe. The US president was speaking at the White House in Washington, where he met the visiting Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Obama offers Zimbabwe aid package
Barack Obama, the US president, has offered $73 million in aid to Zimbabwe but said it would be given "directly to the people" amid concerns over human rights.
U.S. offers $73 mln aid to Zimbabwe
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, June 12, 2009.
Obama Pledges $73 Million to Zimbabwe
By Michael A. Fletcher
President Obama announced today that the United States will provide $73 million in aid to Zimbabwe, saying the economically-wracked nation has made progress since Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai entered a power-sharing arrangement with longtime President Robert Mugabe four months ago.
Video: Frost over the World - Morgan Tsvangirai - 12 Jun 09
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