Zimbabwe's main opposition party has boycotted the opening of parliament by President Robert Mugabe following its defeat in the 31 July elections.
Mr Mugabe's election was not legitimate, said the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).
The party says its candidate, Morgan Tsvangirai, was cheated of victory, which Mr Mugabe denies.
The election ended the coalition the two leaders formed after disputed elections in 2008.
'Renewed vigour'
The July poll went off peacefully, in contrast to the previous election that was marred by violence and intimidation.
Mr Mugabe, 89, won with 61% of the presidential vote against 34% for Mr Tsvangirai on 31 July.
His Zanu-PF party clinched a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary vote.
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