Question

the government of zimbabwe should have no illusions about the consequences of a seriously flawed or annulled election. legitimacy cannot be won through violence and electoral manipulation. the international community and most importantly, i believe, the people of zimbabwe will not allow it. a manifestly unfair election that denies the fundamental right of zimbabwes people to choose their leader is not an acceptable outcome to the crisis in zimbabwe. -walter h. kansteiner iii, assistant secretary of state for african affairs, us state department which best identifies a problem statement for the passage? zimbabwe has struggled to offer its people fundamental civil liberties. zimbabwe has been ignored by the international community. zimbabwe has struggled to hold free and fair elections. zimbabwe has a violent history that has led to the current crisis.

Explanation:

The passage focuses on the issue of elections in Zimbabwe, highlighting concerns about flawed or annulled elections, electoral manipulation, and the need for free - and - fair elections. It doesn't primarily discuss civil liberties, international ignoring, or violent history as the main problem.

Answer:

Zimbabwe has struggled to hold free and fair elections.