EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the appointment of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organization “unacceptable,” joining a chorus of widespread condemnation. The United States and a host of other countries, health and human rights leaders have criticized the appointment of Mugabe who has been long been accused of human rights violations. Trudeau said he was dismayed when he first heard of the appointment. Canada is making sure its unhappiness with the appointment is being heard, Trudeau said. The 93-year-old Mugabe has led Zimbabwe since its independence in 1980 and is the world’s oldest head of state.

Source: National Post October 21, 2017 18:52 UTC