HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe’s opposition leader left the Dutch Embassy for the first time since fleeing there over the weekend and called on African leaders Wednesday to assist in negotiating a solution to his country’s political crisis.
Morgan Tsvangirai repeated his rejection of a presidential runoff set for Friday.
“What is important is that both parties must realize the country is burning and the only way is to sit down and find a way out of it,” Tsvangirai said.
Tsvangirai looked relaxed as he addressed reporters at his home after leaving the embassy.
Tsvangirai pulled out of the runoff against President Robert Mugabe, saying attacks on his supporters by police, soldiers and militant Mugabe party members made a free and fair vote impossible.
Tsvangirai sought refuge at the embassy following after getting a tip soldiers were headed to his home.
