Zimbabwe National Army commander Chimonyo dies

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HARARE, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army Edzai Chimonyo died Thursday morning.

The death was announced by Presidential spokesperson George Charamba on Twitter.

"Devastated to announce the passing on of General Chimonyo early this morning after a long fight against cancer. Go well freedom fighter, commander and ambassador," Charamba said.

Prior to his appointment as army commander, Chimonyo was Zimbabwe's ambassador to Tanzania after he had been seconded to the foreign ministry by the Zimbabwe Defense Forces. Enditem

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