By Garth Theunissen and Brian Latham May 10 (Bloomberg) - Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, said it would contest a runoff election with President Robert Mugabe, who is seeking to extend his 28-year rule in the ballot.
``The people are victorious, and we must free them from dictatorship,'' Tsvangirai said today at a press conference in Pretoria, South Africa. ``This time the ballot paper will truly liberate our people.''
tate-appointed Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, or ZEC, said May 2 that Mugabe won 43.2 percent of the vote, while Tsvangirai garnered 47.9 percent, meaning neither candidate won the 50 percent needed to avoid a runoff.

By Phumza Macanda PRETORIA (Reuters) - The leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition group said on Saturday he would contest a run-off against Robert Mugabe after disputed elections on March 29 in hopes of unseating the veteran president.
But Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai said he would only participate in the run-off if international observers and media had full access to ensure the poll is free and fair. The opposition has accused Mugabe and his ruling ZANU-PF party of trying to intimidate voters and rig the ballot.
d access of all international observers," he said, listing the conditions for his participation in the run-off. "Media access should be unfettered, both print and international media."

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition group said on Saturday he would contest a run-off against Robert Mugabe after disputed elections on March 29 in hopes of unseating the veteran president.
But Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai said he would only participate in the run-off if international observers and media had full access to ensure the poll is free and fair. The opposition has accused Mugabe and his ruling ZANU-PF party of trying to intimidate voters and rig the ballot.
overnment has barred most international observers from past polls, saying they are biased, support the opposition, and undermine the electoral process

Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai said he would take part in a runoff presidential election against incumbent President Robert Mugabe.
Such a runoff should take place within three weeks of the announcement of the results on May 2 and in presence of all international observers and international media, he said.
ng: "That includes SADC, African Union, UN - everyone...What we need is an election management system that is fair to all."

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CNN) - Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will contest the presidential runoff with incumbent Robert Mugabe, he announced on Saturday.
e are ready," Tsvangirai said, according to The Associated Press.
the 21-day window as stipulated by law would damage the ZEC's credibility.

HARARE (AFP) - Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was to announce Saturday whether he would contest a run-off election in his violence-wracked country amid suggestions he has lost momentum against veteran Robert Mugabe.
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) won control of parliament in March 29 polls and Tsvangirai beat Mugabe in first-round presidential elections, but the aftermath has been marked by violence.
ave been rounding up an increasing number of high-profile opponents.