Hichilema Writes to Zambia's People From Prison

"Yes, our country maybe facing many challenges, but count on us, we will unite and develop it, we will not spend time persecuting those opposed to us because that is democracy. People with dissenting voices must be accommodated," wrote the opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema, who is five days away from hitting 90 days behind bars in Chimbokaila prison.

Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema.

Police firing teargas teargas canisters to disperse opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema's supporters in Monze.

Hakainde Hichilema addressing his supporters at a Mandevu rally in Lusaka.

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