Johannesburg — The unconditional release of Zambian journalist Chanda Chimba is a welcome end to the injustice he has suffered, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Chimba, who has advanced prostate cancer, was released on April 21 following a pardon on humanitarian grounds from Zambian President Edgar Lungu, Zambian media reported and Chimba's lawyer, Charles Lisita, told CPJ today.
"We celebrate Chanda Chimba's release, and we urge President Lungu to create an environment for a free press to flourish in Zambia," CPJ Africa Program Coordinator Angela Quintal said.
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