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Zambia: Arrests and detention of political opponents following election raises concern

In the wake of President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia’s re-election for a second five-year term, UN human rights chief has raised concerns over the reported arrests and detention of political…

Zambia: Arrests and detention of political opponents following election raises concern
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Pressivio’s World desk has added the source report “Zambia: Arrests and detention of political opponents following election raises concern” to its international monitoring stream.

In the wake of President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia’s re-election for a second five-year term, UN human rights chief has raised concerns over the reported arrests and detention of political opponents in the country.

Original source: UN News
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