Zambia Slammed for Alleged Rights Violations

Incidents of violence and the arrest of an opposition leader have prompted several civil society organisations to call for investigations into human rights violations by the Zambian government.

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Zambian police beat and teargas opposition protesters.

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  • Zambia:  Hichilema Released On Bail

    Zambia Reports, 27 February 2013

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    Zambia Reports, 26 February 2013

    Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has warned President Michael Sata to arrest its leader Hakainde Hichilema at his own peril following orders to the police in ... read more »

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