21.   Supporters say the private ballot helps avoid political retribution that might result if votes are known.

22.   Supporters of a secret ballot say it helps avoid political retribution.

23.   But the government has denied the accusations saying political retribution is not settled in the courts of law.

24.   Western countries have condemned the treason charges, saying they were a form of political retribution.

25.   Western countries have criticised the treason charges, saying they were a form of political retribution.

26.   The attack on whites and opposition supporters is internationally interpreted as political retribution.