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UN Chief Demands Zambia End Opposition Arrests

8/22/2026

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  • UN High Commissioner Volker Turk demanded Zambia end arbitrary arrests of opposition figures.
  • President Hakainde Hichilema won the Aug. 13 election with nearly 61% of the vote.
  • Authorities raided opposition leader Brian Mundubile’s house on election night, sparking a shootout and 11 arrests.
  • EU Observation Mission said state media favored the ruling party and vote tabulation deteriorated after the tally freeze.