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Mugabe honorary degree set to be revoked

University to withdraw award Academics at a leading Scottish university are to strip Robert Mugabe, the President of Zimbabwe, of an honorary degree he was awarded 23 years ago.

Academics at a leading Scottish university are to strip Robert Mugabe, the President of Zimbabwe, of an honorary degree he was awarded 23 years ago.

Edinburgh University is expected to take the decision after a panel of three professors recommended revoking the honour.