URNS MORGAN

overwhelmed with disagreements and conflict.

In the 2013 general elections, which were once again believed to be rigged, Robert Mugabe was re-elected as president. As per the 2013 Constitution, the office of Prime Minister was abolished.

Tsvangirai became Robert Mugabe’s biggest threat since 1999 Morgan Tsvangirai played a stellar role in bringing international attention to the human rights abuse and the ongoing dictatorship in Zimbabwe.

Through his persistent efforts, he forced President Mugabe to agree on a powersharing arrangement. However, the arrangement didn’t last long. In 2001, he received the Solida Silver Rose Award. He was given the honour for his outstanding achievement in civil society activities.

For upholding human rights, he was given the Human Rights Award in 2009. He received this award for his persistent fight for human rights in his home country.

In 2009, he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. It was given to him by the Spanish Foundation Cristobal Gabarron for his fight for democracy and peace. In 2013, the Sun Moon University of South Korea bestowed an Honorary Doctorate degree in Public Administration. He is only the 13th person to receive such an honorary degree from the 125-year old institution.

On July 10, 1979 he married Susan Nyaradzo Mhundwa. Together the couple had six children. Tragically, Susan passed away in 2009 in a car accident.

He has survived at least three assassination attempts. One of these attempts occurred in 1997 when the assassin burst into his office and tried to throw him out of the tenth story window.