A top Zimbabwe opposition party official has accused the government's military intelligence of plotting to assassinate its leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
Secretary General of the Movement for Democratic Change Tendai Biti made the allegation during a trip to Nairobi.
He alleged that Robert Mugabe's military intelligence has compiled a list of people to be assassinated, which includes himself, Mr Tsvangirai, and MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa.
After more than a month out of the country due to fears for his safety, Mr Tsvangirai had been expected back in Harare on Saturday to begin campaigning ahead of a run-off presidential election in June.
But his return was delayed following MDC claims of an assassination plot against him.
The opposition party had not previously specified who was behind the alleged conspiracy.
Mr Tsvangirai beat veteran president Mr Mugabe in a first round of voting in March, but not by enough to secure outright victory.
He has made a series of demands to ensure a fair run-off, including the presence of foreign peacekeepers and election monitors.
Click here to watch Morgan Tsvangirai's recent news conference in Belfast
