Mugabe, whose title is now Executive President after changing the constitution in 1987, remains Zimbabwe's ruler. The ZANU-PF has been accused of widespread electoral fraud, voter intimidation and lack of respect for civil rights, and Zimbabwe has increasingly been faced with international isolation. Particularly controversial was Mugabe's alleged support in 2000 of groups of squatters that violently took over white-owned farms. <P><br />The ZANU-PF received the majority of votes in March 2005 parliamentary elections that were claimed to be rigged by Zimbabwe's main opposition group, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). Despite its lack of respect for democracy and human rights, however, the ZANU/ZANU-PF is no longer engaged in terrorist activity or guerilla warfare.

Jewish Defense League (JDL) -- Ally (Suspected)

The Zionist Action Group committed two attacks in 1982. The group claimed to protest German and French policies toward Israel, which is why they chose to attack offices of Air France and Lufthansa. At this time, Israel had recently invaded Lebanon and was strongly condemned by many nations, including France and Germany.

Some have suggested that the Zionist Action Group is still active but is now operating under the name GSC and has ties to the Jewish Defense League (JDL).

Primarily financed by extortion and "protection fees."  The ZRA has also received training and funds from other militant groups in the region.

Although the ZRA has kept a relatively low profile since the 1997-1998 clashes, the continued instability in India's northeastern state, coupled with simmering ethnic tension between Paites and other tribes, may lead to a re-emergence of ZRA activity in the near future.