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Aug 25, 2008 1:55 am US/Pacific

Zimbabwe Opposition Reports Arrest At Parliament

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) ―

Click to enlarge 1 of 1: Opposition spokesman Nelson Chamisa says his Movement for Democratic Change remained determined to take up seats in parliament, which President Robert Mugabe was to open Tuesday.
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Zimbabwe's main opposition says two members were arrested as they entered parliament to be sworn in.

The opposition says police did not say where the men were being taken. Police spokesman Wayne Bvudzijena said he was unaware of the arrests.

Opposition spokesman Nelson Chamisa says his Movement for Democratic Change remained determined to take up seats in parliament, which President Robert Mugabe was to open Tuesday. The opposition won the most legislative seats in March, and is trying to negotiate executive power sharing with Mugabe.

Police have said they are seeking seven opposition members accused of involvement in election violence. Independent human rights groups have said Mugabe's forces were responsible for most of the violence.