Military urges calm in Zimbabwe after it seizes key sites in capital

Military spokesman says President Robert Mugabe and his family were ‘safe and sound and their security is guaranteed.

The military in Zimbabwe has temporarily taken control of the country to “target criminals” around President Robert Mugabe amid high tension and reports of explosions in the capital Harare .

Soldiers have sealed access to parliament, government offices and courts in Harare, residents said. Access to the president’s official residence was also blocked by troops.

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