Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe defended his human rights record during a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt on Monday, the BBC reported on Tuesday. "President Mugabe denied rumours that he was planning to expel all foreign journalists from Zimbabwe," Alain Gerlache, Verhofstadt's spokesman said after the two leaders met.
He also said Mugabe had reassured Belgium about the freedom of Zimbabwe's judiciary, mentioning last week's decision to "reinstate" Chief Justice Anthony Gubbay until 1 July as an example. Gubbay had originally been instructed by the government to quit his office by the end of February. The extension to July came as part of a deal whereby he would take the intervening period as leave.
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