World
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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Makebi Zulu
Vice presidential candidate, Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance
What we have reported
- Alleged a broader pattern of interference involving electoral officials, missing documents and intimidation of opposition actors.
- Alleged a broader pattern of electoral interference involving intimidation, missing documents and security force involvement.
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World
Zambian opposition arrests and vote count delay cast shadow over election
EU observers cite constrained democratic space as Hichilema pulls ahead amid militia raids, ballot disputes and a six-hour count suspension
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