Mugabe knighthood

Tuesday, 03 Jun 2008 10:59

FO: 'We understand' calls for revoking the knighthood

Tuesday, 03, Jun 2008 12:00

A Foreign Office spokesman comments on the possibility of Robert Mugabe having his knighthood revoked:

"We understand the calls from those who wish to see the knighthood removed, and we are currently reviewing it.

"We don't rule out taking further action in the future, but our focus is on providing support for the people of Zimbabwe now and pushing for policy reform."

Hague: High time the honour is revoked

Free-Zim Youth: Knighthood talk doesn't help Zimbabwean people

Zimbabwe Action Group: Efforts will be successful

Davey: Mugabe's award undermines our honours system

FO: 'We understand' calls for revoking the knighthood

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