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Police Tear Gas Disrupts Zambia Opposition Candidate Rally

8/13/2026

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Police fired tear gas at opposition candidate Brian Mundubile’s rally in Zambia, forcing him to leave.
Opposition parties and civil-society groups allege President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration imposes administrative hurdles on opposition party registration.
Critics say the government uses state resources to sway voters and has passed laws that punish public criticism, limit press freedom, and aim to stack Parliament.

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Police fired tear gas at opposition candidate Brian Mundubile’s rally in Zambia, forcing him to leave.
Opposition parties and civil-society groups allege President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration imposes administrative hurdles on opposition party registration.
Critics say the government uses state resources to sway voters and has passed laws that punish public criticism, limit press freedom, and aim to stack Parliament.