Military denies takeover following apparent coup in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a country full of recent political situations of which have damaged the country's ability to function. This after the leader of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe (93 years old) sacked the country's Vice President sparking huge controversy within the country.

According to speculations within the country's main media sources; it was speculated the leader would appoint his rather hated 53-year old wife as the successor.

Mugabe was reported 'safe and fine' at his home as military vehicles unnaturally gathered around the country's capital of Harare in what looked to resemble military coups in the past. Military vehicles appeared in the streets, outside of the Harare parliament, the presidential palace of the country, and also attacked the state-lead media source.

Officials confirmed military trucks had entered the state-run Radio and TV source of the poor country to address citizens of the ongoing situation.

Before the Zimbabwe military made their announcement in the Harare radio station that was taken over by the military; British and American embassies in the region warned their citizens to avoid being outdoors and to take shelter following an apparent coup.

The military, with an audience listening, said that their moves were in no way to be regarded as a military takeover of the country - calling it an operation to target criminals close to the leader, Mugabe, to end the country's social and economic suffering. They said they think once the operation is over the country should return to normalcy.

They also announced Mugabe and his family were 'safe and appear fine' while at their homes, blocked off by military units. The same units appeared outside of Harare's International Airport of which was becoming more and more inactive and quiet.

Sources told us that the streets of the capital city were quiet, and almost empty. However lines outside of certain buildings showed a slight expression of normalcy.

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