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Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has dismissed talks of a government of national unity between ZANU PF and MDC reportedly undergoing between the two parties.

"We are not in any talks with ZANU PF; talks will only come after the presidential run off if there is a need," Tsvangirai said.

Tsvangirai was addressing a media briefing in Harare soon after meeting his national executive.

Last week reports came out in the media saying ZANU PF and MDC were in secret talks for a government of national unity to be formed before the June 27 presidential run off.

Tsvangirai expressed concern over the escalating violence where scores of people have died and thousands displaced.

"Since the 8^th of April when the military roll out plan was unveiled, this country has witnessed a defacto coup deta and is now effectively being run by a military junta," Tsvangirai said.

According to MDC at least 66 people have died, 200 unaccounted for, 3000 have lost homes while 25 000 have been internally displaced.

"We have had targeted attacks on party activists particularly our polling agencies who worked during the March 29 harmonized elections. As a party we condemn all forms of violence. Mugabe and his wife are shedding crocodile tears by visiting MDC victims of political violence," he said.

Tsvangirai said he is confident of winning the 27 June election despite the prevailing conditions where ZANU PF has closed the media space and using state security agencies to deny any campaigning space for the opposition.

"I am confident of winning. Even if I am to stay at home until election day. The people have already decided. I am encouraged by the people's determination. The illegitimacy of this government will be decided if Mugabe declares himself winner after the June 27 elections."

Police and ZANU PF youths have quashed MDC rallies and Tsvangirai was twice detained for more than two hours by police in Matabeleland last week on his way to rallies.