HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's government will hold last-ditch negotiations with public sector unions on Wednesday to try to avert a national strike that could trigger more unrest after this month's violent protests.
But the main teachers union said it was not expecting any progress and was already making plans for a Feb. 5 walkout. The president's spokesman said troops would stay on the streets and the state would block the internet again if violence erupted.
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