Both factions of the MDC say they will not be party to the formation of a government until the conclusion of the power-sharing talks that are currently in stalemate.

• 茨万吉拉伊领导的争取民主变革运动的一位发言人谴责穆加贝的言论是向津巴布韦人民宣战。这位发言人对法新社说，穆加贝是想劫持津巴布韦的领导权。