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Zimbabwe army confirms detentions of Mugabe allies: statement

Zimbabwe's military said Friday it had detained some "criminals" in Mugabe's government after generals took power in a dispute over who would succeed the 93-year-old leader.

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HARARE: Zimbabwe's military said Friday it had detained some "criminals" in President Robert Mugabe's government after generals took power in a dispute over who would succeed the 93-year-old leader.

"Significant progress has been made in our operation," the defence forces said in a statement after vowing to target "criminals" close to Mugabe.

"We have accounted for some of the criminals while others are still at large."

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