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Zambia election marred by opposition arrests and vote count suspension
Police detained 11 people including six opposition figures as President Hichilema pulled ahead, while EU observers described a constrained democratic space
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Hakainde Hichilema
President of Zambia, Government of Zambia
What we have reported
- Incumbent president whose party rejects opposition claims of electoral manipulation as he extends his lead in early results.
- Running for a second term; holds 62% of votes in partial results from over half of constituencies.
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World
Zambia opposition leader arrested as EU observers question election fairness
EU election mission warns of constrained democratic space after vote count suspension and raid on opposition headquarters, while incumbent Hichilema leads partial count with 62%.
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