On This Day in 2012: The EU Partially Lifted Sanctions on Zimbabwe

The EU partially lifted sanctions on Zimbabwe to encourage further progress in political reforms but kept restrictions on veteran President Robert Mugabe.

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EU Fact Sheet:

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Robert Gabriel Mugabe is a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who has governed the Republic of Zimbabwe as its President since 1987, having previously governed as its Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987.

Mugabe Profile:

• Born: 21 February 1924 (age 92 years), Kutama, Zimbabwe
• Education: University of Fort Hare (1951), Kutama College, more
• Spouse: Grace Mugabe (m. 1996), Sally Hayfron (m. 1961–1992)
• Siblings: Sabina Mugabe, Regina Gata, Albert Mugabe, more
• Children: Bona Mugabe, Robert Peter Mugabe Jr., Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, Michael Nhamodzenyika Mugabe