The election took place despite protests from Mugabe's coalition partners and Zimbabwean citizens after he unilaterally declared 31 July, 2013 as the date the country will hold elections.
Uchaguzi ulifanyika pamoja na maandamano kutoka kwa wanachama wa chama cha Mugabe pamoja na raia wa Zimbabwe baada ya yeye kuitangaza mwezi Julai 31, 2013 kama tarehe ambayo nchi hiyo itafanya uchaguzi.