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Zambia Arrests 11 Opposition Figures on 2026 Election Night

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Zambia Arrests 11 Opposition Figures on 2026 Election Night
The Rio Times
The Rio Times1 hrs ago
Zambia Arrests 11 Opposition Figures on 2026 Election Night
Zambia · POLITICS Key Facts —Arrests announced: Zambia’s government said on 16 August 2026 that 11 people were arrested on the night of the 13 August 2026 general elections. —Government accusation: Authorities said those detained were found with high-grade military weapons and had been planning armed insurrection with
Zambia arrests top opposition members, alleging armed insurrection
Main opposition candidate Brian Mundubile says the allegations are completely false and must be retracted
Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections
LUSAKA, Aug 17 - Zambian police arrested several leading opposition figures on the night of national elections last week, accusing them of posing a threat to state security, the government said.
Reuters
Reuters🏁 first to report22 hrs ago
Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections
Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections  Reuters
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