Zimbabwe’s military takes control of the country

A man walks past an armored personnel carrier as Zimbabwean soldiers regulate traffic in Harare. Zimbabwe's military appeared to be in control of the country as generals denied staging a coup but used state television to vow to target "criminals" close to President Mugabe.

A man walks past an armored personnel carrier as Zimbabwean soldiers regulate traffic in Harare. Zimbabwe’s military appeared to be in control of the country as generals denied staging a coup but used state television to vow to target “criminals” close to President Mugabe.

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Nov. 15, 2017 8:34 AM PT

Zimbabwe’s military takes control of the country

In this frame grab, Zimbabwe Maj. Gen. Sibusiso Moyo reads a statement at the ZBC broadcast studio in Harare.

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Zimbabwe’s military takes control of the country

A woman crosses the street as Harare residents line up outside a bank in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe’s military takes control of the country

Zimbabwean soldiers stop vehicles at an intersection as they regulate civilian traffic in Harare.

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Zimbabwe’s military takes control of the country

A man in Harare reads the front page of a special edition of The Herald newspaper about the crisis in Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe’s military takes control of the country

Harare residents walk past campaign posters portraying Zimbabwe opposition and Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai in Harare.

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