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Sunday, 18 June, 2000, 23:18 GMT 00:18 UK
In pictures: Zimbabwe's rival rallies
Zimbabwe's election campaign climaxed over the weekend with competing rallies staged by President Mugabe and the main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai.
![]() There were plenty of election leaflets at President Mugabe's last major rally in Harare on Saturday
![]() Supporters wore his portrait on their T-shirts and hats
![]() But not many people turned up: President Mugabe was visibly angry at the poor turnout
![]() The next day, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai drew five times as many supporters to his rally
![]() The MDC leader and his wife scented victory
![]() The day was marred by attacks on alleged government supporters
![]() One presumed Mugabe supporter at the opposition rally tried to escape over the fence
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