OBIT / ZIMBABWE MUGABE

06-Sep-2019 00:01:02

Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe died on Friday in Singapore, at the age of 95. UNIFEED / FILE

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STORY: OBIT / ZIMBABWE MUGABE
TRT: 1:02
SOURCE: UNIFEED / FILE
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: NATS

DATELINE: FILE

SHOTLIST

FILE – 28 SEPTEMBER 2015, NEW YORK CITY

1. Wide shot, Mugabe walking to podium
2. Close up, Mugabe seated
3. Med shot, Mugabe speaking at the General Assembly Debate

FILE – 10 JULY 2015, NEW YORK CITY

4. Various shots, Mugabe at UN Headquarter attending a conference on Ebola

STORYLINE

Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe died on Friday in Singapore, at the age of 95.

Speaking to reporters today (06 Sep), UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the Secretary-General António Guterres will be sending a letter to the Government of Zimbabwe, noting that President Mugabe’s role in securing the independence of Zimbabwe and the fight against the Apartheid were key parts of his legacy.

Dujarric also said that Guterres offered his condolences to the Government and the people of Zimbabwe as well as the family and loved ones of the late President.