Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai Hunzvi whose supporters have occupied hundreds of white-owned commerical farms, called a meeting with farmers April 20, where he announced a "cessation of hostilities". [President Mugabe, under heavy fire from abroad, meanwhile invited regional leaders to talks on Zimbabwea's land crisis and congo's civil war. ] 

Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi speaks to white Zimbabwean farmers at a meeting in Marondera April 20. Hunzi said after the meeting that farm occupations would continue, but called for a "cessation of hostilities" in the struggle for control of the country's white-owned farms.

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A Zimbabwean farm labourer carries away his mattress after the labour compound on Pied Piper farm was attacked and burnt by so-called war veterans April 20. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally occupied by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. Two white farmers have been killed and several farm houses burnt to the ground since the crisis began in February.

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Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi (L) speaks to white Zimbabwean farmers at a meeting and members of the media in Marondera April 20. Hunzi said after the meeting that farm occupations would continue, but called for a "cessation of hostilities" in the struggle for control of the country's white-owned farms.

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Chairman of the Zimbabean War Veterans Association Chenjerai Hunzvi whose supporters have occupied hundreds of white-owned commerical farms, called a meeting with farmers April 20, where he announced a "cessation of hostilities". President Mugabe, under heavy fire from abroad, meanwhile invited regional leaders to talks on Zimbabwea's land crisis and congo's civil war.

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War veterans ride on a trailer loaded with goods next to killed white farmer David Stevens' Arizona Farm near Macheke north of Harare April 20. Zimbabwe said Apirl 20 it would host regional talks in the Victoria Falls resort April 21 on the country's deepening crisis over invasions of white-owned farms.

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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (L) speaks at a press conference flanked by war veteran leader Chenjerai Hunzvi April 19, 2000. Hunzvi, who spearheaded the invasion of white-owned farms last year, died on Monday according to Zimbabwe state radio.

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Martin Olds, (pictured) was killed by war veterans on his Compensation farm 100 Km's north west of Bulawayo April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Cathy Olds, who's husband Martin was killed by war veterans on their Compensation farm 100 Km's north of Bulawayo, is comforted by a friend John Zurnamar April 19. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours of 18 April, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Farm labourers from Compensation Farm whose owner Martin Olds, was killed by war veterans, wait outside his house April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms. 

A police photographer takes picture of the body of Zimbabwean farmer Martin Olds who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms. 

Neighbouring farmers of Martin Olds, who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18, lift his body onto the back of a truck. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killing Olds and setting fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government-sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms. 

A press driver crosses the farmyard of Zimbabwean commercial farmer Martin Olds, the second white farmer who was killed by war veterans in their land sizure campaign and who burned down his house and truck at the Compasion Farm in Nyamandhlovu south of Harare April 18. President Mugabe said he would not order war veterans to vacate nearly 1,000 commercial farms they have illegally occupied since February.

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Zimbabwean Gloria Olds mother to Martin Olds, the second white commercial farmer to be killed by war vetrans in their land seizure campaign mourns her son who was killed at his Compasion Farmer in Nyamandhlovu south of Harare April 18. President Mugabe said he would not order war veterans to vacate nearly 1,000 commercial farms they have illegally occupied since February.

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Farm labourers from Compensation Farm whose owner Martin Olds, was killed by war veterans, wait outside his house April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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An unidentified neighbor of Zimbabwean farmer Martin Olds, who was killed by war veterans outside his house, tucks a tarpaulin over the body April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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A police photographer takes picture of the body of Zimbabwean farmer Martin Olds who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killed Olds and set fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Neighbouring farmers of Martin Olds, who was killed outside his house by war veterans April 18, lift his body onto the back of a truck. The war veterans attacked the homestead in the early hours, killing Olds and setting fire to his home. This is the second killing of a white farmer since government-sponsored war veterans and villagers illegally invaded over 1000 farms.

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Maria Stevens, from Swedish and Spanish descent, with her two year old twin boys Warren (C) and Sebastian during an interview April 17. Stevens husband Dave, a commercial farmer, was abducted and then murdered by war veterans, who shot him twice at point blank range April 15. Five other farmers from the same Virginia farming area were abducted and severley beaten when the went to find and rescue Stevens. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Maria Stevens, from Swedish and Spanish descent, with her two year old twin boys Warren (C) and Sebastian during an interview April 17. Stevens husband Dave, a commercial farmer, was abducted and then murdered by war veterans, who shot him twice at point blank range April 15. Five other farmers from the same Virginia farming area were abducted and severley beaten when the went to find and rescue Stevens. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Maria Stevens, from Swedish and Spanish descent, with her two year old twin boys Warren (F) and Sebastian during an interview April 17. Stevens husband Dave, a commercial farmer, was abducted and then murdered by war veterans, who shot him twice at point blank range April 15. Five other farmers from the same Virginia farming area were abducted and severley beaten when the went to find and rescue Stevens. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe speaks to party supporters on his arrival at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe speaks to party supporters on his arrival at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean supporters of the ruling ZANU (PF) party sing and dance at the arrival of President Robert Mugabe at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told the supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1,000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe raises his fist while shouting party slogans on his arrival at Harare Airport April 16. Mugabe told supporters that the white farmers must not resist an illegal land grab by war veterans. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Elderly Zimbabwean war veterans raise their fists to slogans shouted by their leader Chengerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi at a meeting of veterans and former political detainees April 15. Hunzvi said that his followers would not move off the over 1000 mainly white owned farms that have been illegally invaded despite a High Court ruling [and a call from Acting President Joseph Msika.] 

Zimbabwean war veteran leader Chengerai Hitler Hunzvi speaks to a meeting of veterans and former political detainees April 15. Hunzvi said that his followers would not move off the over 1000 mainly white owned farms that have been illegally invaded despite a High Court ruling [and a call from Acting President Joseph Msika.] 

Zimbabwean war veteran leader Chengerai Hitler Hunzvi speaks to a meeting of veterans and former political detainees April 15, 2000. Hunzvi, who spearheaded the invasion of white-owned farms last year, died on Monday according to Zimbabwe state radio.

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An elderly Zimbabwean war veteran raises his fist to slogans shouted by their leader Chengerai Hitler Hunzvi at a meeting of veterans and former political detainees April 15. Hunzvi said that his followers would not move off the over 1000 mainly white owned farms that have been illegally invaded despite a High Court ruling and a call from Acting President Joseph Msika.

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Zimbabwean war veteran leader Chengerai Hitler Hunzvi speaks to a meeting of veterans and former political detainees April 15. Hunzvi said that his followers would not move off the over 1000 mainly white owned farms that have been illegally invaded despite a High Court ruling and a call from Acting President Joseph Msika.

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Elderly Zimbabwean war veterans raise their fists to slogans shouted by their leader Chengerai 'Hitler' Hunzvi at a meeting of veterans and former political detainees April 15. Hunzvi said that his followers would not move off the over 1000 mainly white-owned farms that have been illegally invaded despite a High Court ruling and a call from Acting President Joseph Msika.

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Leader of Zimbabwe's opposition party, The Movement for Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, speaks to journalists during a brief news conference in central London April 14.[ Tsvangirai will meet Britain's Foreign Secretary Robin Cook later today to discuss the high level of tension caused by the siezure of white-owned farms by Zimbabwean war veterans. ] REUTERS/Stringer 

Leader of Zimbabwe's opposition party, The Movement for Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, speaks to journalists during a brief news conference in central London April 14. [Tsvangirai will meet Britain's Foreign Secretary Robin Cook later today to discuss the high level of tension caused by the siezure of white-owned farms by Zimbabwean war veterans.] REUTERS/Stringer 

War veteran leader Chino Timba (L) shakes his fist at farm manager Ian Kennaird on Glenara Estates 20 Km's north of Harare April 14. The war veterans, who invaded the farm 7 April, have said that they will not move off the farms despite a High Court ruling and a directive [from the Vice President Joseph Msika who is Acting President ]. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

War veterans sing a revolutionary song at Glenara Estates 20 Km's north of Harare April 14. The war veterans, who invaded the farm 7 April, have said that they will not move off the farms despite a High Court ruling and a directive from the Vice President Joseph Msika who is Acting President. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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War veterans shout slogans denouncing opposition parties at Glenara Estates 20 Km's north of Harare April 14. The war veterans, who invaded the farm 7 April, have said that they will not move off the farms despite a High Court ruling and a directive from the Vice President Joseph Msika who is Acting President. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe's opposition party, The Movement for Democratic Change, (L) is greeted by Britain's Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, April 14. The two discussed the heightened state of tension in Zimbabwe caused by the seizure of white owned farms by Zimbabwean war veterans.

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War veteran leader Chino Timba (L) shakes his fist at farm manager Ian Kennaird on Glenara Estates 20 Km's north of Harare April 14. The war veterans, who invaded the farm 7 April, have said that they will not move off the farms despite a High Court ruling and a directive from the Vice President Joseph Msika who is Acting President. Over 1000 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe's opposition party, The Movement for Democratic Change, (L) chats with Britain's Foreign Secretary Robin Cook April 14. The two discussed the heightened state of tension in Zimbabwe caused by the seizure of white owned farms by Zimbabwean war veterans.

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Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe's opposition party, The Movement for Democratic Change, walks towards the official residence of Britain's Foreign Secretary Robin Cook for talks April 14. The two were to discuss the heightened state of tension in Zimbabwe caused by the seizure of white owned farms by Zimbabwean war veterans.

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Armed war veterans occupy a white-owned farm called Bunks Hill in Harare April 13.[ Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Armed war veterans occupy a white owned farm called BunksHill in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, [Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Armed war veterans occupy a white owned farm called BunksHill in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, [Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Zimbabweans line up to go and work at Bunkshill farm owned by a white man and occupied by armed war veterans in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, [Joseph Msika], asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Zimbabwe citizens register to be allocated a piece of land in Harare April 13. The Zimbabwe government asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties on the strength of a second court order on Thursday. 

Zimbaweans, ready to build their homes on an occupied land, wave agriculture tools in Harare April 13. The Zimbabwe government asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday. 

Zimbabwean farmer Rijk Danckwerts describes his plans to develop Bunkers Hill farm at the edge of the city into a housing estate April 13. Around 1500 war veterans, civil servants and people from the suburbs have invaded the farm. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean farm invaders register for land on Bunkers Hill farm at the edge of the capital April 13. Around 1500 war veterans, civil servants and people from the suburbs invaded the property. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Isaal Jombosi, a war veteran, shows his wounds as he and other armed war veterans occupied a white owned farm called BunksHill near Harare 13 April 2000. Isaal said that "he was shot by the whites when fighting for Zimbabwe's Independence." Zimbabwe's Vice-President Joseph Miska called for an end to invasions of Zimbabwe's white-owned farms and said the government would seek British funds for orderly land reform.

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Zimbaweans, ready to build their homes on an occupied land, wave agriculture tools in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Msika, asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday.

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Zimbabwe citizens register to be allocated a piece of land in Harare April 13. The Zimbabwe government asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties on the strength of a second court order on Thursday.

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Zimbabweans line up to go and work at Bunkshill farm owned by a white man and occupied by armed war veterans in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Msika, asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday.

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Isaal Jombosi a war veteran shows his wounds as he and other armed war veterans occupy a white owned farm called BunksHill in Harare April 13. Isaal said that "he was shot by the whites when fighting for Zimbabwe's Independence." Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Miska, asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on thursday.

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Armed war veterans occupy a white owned farm called BunksHill in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Msika, asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday.

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Armed war veterans occupy a white owned farm called BunksHill in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Msika, asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday.

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Armed war veterans occupy a white-owned farm called Bunks Hill in Harare April 13. Zimbabwe's acting president, Joseph Msika, asked war veterans who have invaded more than 1,000 white-owned farms in recent months to move off the properties, the state-run ZIANA news agency said on Thursday.

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Zimbabwean farmer Rijk Danckwerts describes his plans to develop Bunkers Hill farm at the edge of the city into a housing estate April 13. Around 1500 war veterans, civil servants and people from the suburbs have invaded the farm. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean farm invaders register for land on Bunkers Hill farm at the edge of the capital April 13. Around 1500 war veterans, civil servants and people from the suburbs invaded the property. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.

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Zimbabwean farmer's wife Lizl Retzhoff looks out of the broken windows of her house on Lonely Park farm 30 Km's east of Harare April 12. War veterans who attacked the homestead and smashed windows and broke into the house stealing food and alcohol were chased away by farm labourers from Retzhoff's and neighbouring farms. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers. 

Zimbabwean farmer Paul Retzhoff with his wife Liz describes how war veterans broke into his homestead on Lonely Park farm 30 Km's east of Harare April 12. The war veterans who smashed windows and broke into the house stealing food and alcohol were chased away by farm labourers from Retzhoff's and neighboring farms. Over 900 mainly white owned farms have been illegally invaded by government sponsored war veterans and villagers.