An unidentified man is removed from the stadium by the police for misbehaviour during independence celebrations in Harare, Zimbabwe Saturday, April, 18, 2009. Zimbabweans are celebrating independence from Britain in an unusually nonpartisan atmosphere, with President Robert Mugabe denouncing violence and calling for an end to sanctions.
A Zimbabwean woman holds a national flag and sings during the 29th Independence celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009. Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe and his rival, Prime Minister Tsvangirai, celebrated independence from Britain together for the first time on Saturday, a possible sign that political tensions are easing.
Zimbabweans celebrate the 29th anniversary of independence at the National Sports Studium in Harare on April 18, 2009.
A Zimbabwean soldier stands by a banner during celebrations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on April 18, 2009. Zimbabwe today marked 29 years of independence.
Zimbabwe Prime Minister and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (C) attends the 29th Independence Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his rival, Prime Minister Tsvangirai, celebrated independence from Britain together for the first time on Saturday, a possible sign that political tensions are easing.
Zimbabwean Prime Minster Morgan Tsvangirai, left, talks to deputy president Joseph Msika celebrations to mark 29 years of independence in Harare, Zimbabwe Saturday, April, 18, 2009. Zimbabweans are celebrating independence from Britain in an unusually nonpartisan atmosphere, with President Robert Mugabe denouncing violence and calling for an end to sanctions.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe officiates the 29th Independence Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009. Mugabe and his rival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, celebrated independence from Britain together for the first time on Saturday, a possible sign that political tensions are easing.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe lights the independence flame during the 29th Independence Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009.
Zimbabwe children follow the proceedings during the 29th Independence celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009.
Zimbabwe Prime Minister and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (R) greets his Deputies Thokozani Kuphe (C) and Arthur Mutambabra during Zimbabwe's 29th Independence celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe addresses the crowd during the country's 29th Independence celebrations, in Harare, ZImbabwe, Saturday, April 18, 2009. Mugabe, in power since 1980 called on Zimbabwe's inclusive government to work together for the good of the country.
Zimbabwe Prime Minister and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai (C) attends the 29th Independence Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009. Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe and his rival, Prime Minister Tsvangirai, celebrated independence from Britain together for the first time on Saturday, a possible sign that political tensions are easing.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe lights up the independence flame, during the country's 29th Independence celebrations, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Saturday, April 18, 2009. Mugabe, in power since 1980 called on Zimbabwe's inclusive government to work together for the good of the country.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during the 29th Independence Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009.
Members of the Zimbabwean army stand on guard while the Independence flame burns, during the country's 29th Independence celebrations, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Saturday, April 18, 2009. Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, in power since 1980 called on Zimbabwe's inclusive government to work together for the good of the country.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe addresses the crowd during the country's 29th Independence celebrations, in Harare, ZImbabwe, Saturday, April 18, 2009. Mugabe, in power since 1980 called on Zimbabwe's inclusive government to work together for the good of the country
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe addresses the crowd during the country's 29th Independence celebrations, in Harare, ZImbabwe, Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe attends the 29th Independence Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare, April 18, 2009. Mugabe and his rival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, celebrated independence from Britain together for the first time on Saturday, a possible sign that political tensions are easing.
Zimbabwean members of the combined defense forces parade carrying a portrait of President Robert Mugabe during the country's 29th Independence celebrations at White City stadium in Bulawayo April 18, 2009.
A traditional dancer performs during Zimbabwe's Independence Day celebrations at White City stadium in Bulawayo, April 18, 2009. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his rival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, celebrated the 29th anniversary of the end to colonial rule from Britain together for the first time on Saturday, a possible sign that political tensions are easing.
Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai (r)greets President Robert Mugabe during ceremonies marking the 29th anniversary of independence at National Sports Studium in Harare on April 18,2009.
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