“He never paid for his crimes”: Zimbabweans in Australia debate Mugabe's legacy

Crowds attend a funeral parade of the former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe at Rufaro Stadium in Harare

Crowds attend a funeral parade of the former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe at Rufaro Stadium in Harare Source: AAP

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For some, Robert Mugabe's death means he will never be held accountable for human rights abuses that occurred during his presidency, but others think he’s been made a scapegoat for deeper issues

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