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Mugabe ally, supported by Zimbabwe police and courts, escalates push to control Anglican church—key part of government effort to stifle religious opposition

by Celia W. Dugger

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Religion, like politics, is often a dangerous business in this country.

As President Robert Mugabe, 87, pushes for an election this year, the harassment of independent churches seen as hostile to his government has intensified.

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