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British House of Lords Member, Pro-democracy Groups Attack Tony Blair for Shaking 'Neo-Dictator' Mnangagwa's Hands


'Toxic' hand shake ... Former British premier Tony Blair and President Emmerson Mnangagwa. (Photo/Credit: Kate Hoey/Twitter)
'Toxic' hand shake ... Former British premier Tony Blair and President Emmerson Mnangagwa. (Photo/Credit: Kate Hoey/Twitter)

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has has been criticized by House of Lords member, Kate Hoey, and pro-democracy groups for shaking hands with Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa at a summit in Kigali, Rwanda.

The two shook hands Tuesday, exactly three years after Mugabe’s death.

Hoey described Mnangagwa as a human rights abuser saying Blair was not supposed to shake hands with him.

In a tweet, Hoey said, “What on earth was Tony Blair doing being so close up and personal with the human rights abuser @edmnangagwa. Zimbabwean people need help to ensure free and fair election next year not support for a neo dictator.”

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